Mechanical Engineer

John Galt Staffing; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

John Galt Staffing in Maryland is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead hardware development across the product lifecycle, from concept to lab evaluation.

You will apply advanced mechanical analysis, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with government standards while maintaining documentation and interfacing with cross-functional teams.

A Secret government clearance is required; US citizenship is a must; experience with NX/SolidWorks and FEA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 9+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design and development.
• Experience with NX/SolidWorks for complex models and assemblies.
• Strong mechanical analysis skills: structural, thermal, vibration, tolerances.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware development across product lifecycle from concept to lab integration.
• Apply advanced technical expertise to solve complex mechanical engineering challenges.
• Perform detailed design and analysis, including stress, thermal, and tolerance assessments.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide team members to high-quality outputs.
• Prepare and maintain engineering docs like specs, drawings, and test instructions.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical design

CAD NX/SolidWorks

Structural analysis

Thermal analysis

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Unigraphics/NX

SolidWorks

FEA packages

MATLAB

Job description

**Defense related projects, Must be US Citizen**

About This Role:

• Participating and leading teams in hardware development of new products across all phases of the product lifecycle from concept development to lab integration and evaluation
• Apply advanced technical expertise and strategic problem-solving to develop imaginative, practical solutions to a wide range of complex Mechanical Engineering challenges.
• Performing and managing detailed design of mechanical structures and subsystems using solid modeling, requirements analysis, trade studies, mechanical analysis including structural, thermal, and tolerance analysis, and human interface design using computer-aided design tools such as Unigraphics/NX, FEA packages, and MatLab
• Working cohesively on a multi-functional team with exciting technologies and products
• May lead, guide & direct concept design and the work of others
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of detailed engineering documentation, including technical specifications, interface control documents, manufacturing drawings, and testing instructions, ensuring high quality and compliance with standards to support the fabrication team and sub-contractors.
• Champion process improvements and best practices in design and analysis to enhance team efficiency and deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance on risk management, trade studies, and design optimization, ensuring solutions meet performance, reliability, and quality requirements under stringent project constraints.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with at least 9 years of relevant experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government Secret Security Clearance.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD design using tools such as Unigraphics/NX and/or SolidWorks, with experience creating complex models and assemblies.
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical analysis techniques, including structural, thermal, vibration, and tolerance analysis, as well as hands-on integration and evaluation of hardware systems.
• Proven ability to work accurately and effectively under deadlines, manage time and resources, and balance competing priorities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in mentorship and team leadership, fostering collaboration and developing team members.
• Familiarity with industry standard practices, processes, and tools for ensuring manufacturability and quality in mechanical designs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing high-quality technical documentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and representing programs in stakeholder engagements.