Mechanical Engineer

BLUE STORM ASSOCIATES INC; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

BLUE STORM ASSOCIATES INC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for aerospace sensor systems, including unmanned or manned aircraft applications. You will design, integrate, and test sensors in a remote, self-organizing team, supporting multiple active programs for national defense and geospatial intelligence.

The role emphasizes CAD modeling, testing, data analysis, and collaboration with software and data teams.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical engineering experience in integrated systems.
• Aerospace experience with unmanned or manned aircraft systems is desirable.
• SolidWorks and MATLAB proficiency; C/C++ or C# programming a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical design support for aerospace sensor systems and related technologies.
• Develop CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks.
• Support ground, bench, and flight testing of systems.
• Perform feasibility studies and trade-space analyses.
• Reduce and analyze test data and present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with software developers and data engineers to support integrated systems.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of networked data systems (servers, cloud, devices).
• Author white papers, technical reports, and customer-facing documentation.
• Participate in proposal development and pipeline research.
• Travel as needed to support testing, integration, or customer engagement.

Skills

SolidWorks

MATLAB

C++

C#

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Job description

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Position Overview

We're seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a strong foundation in aerospace systems, particularly unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or manned aircraft applications. This role supports the design, integration, and testing of sensor systems that blend mechanical , software , and networking disciplines.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience , including internships, and be comfortable working in a remote, self-organizing team environment. You'll be supporting senior engineers across multiple active programs, helping to shape cutting-edge technology used in national defense and geospatial intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical design support for aerospace sensor systems and related technologies
• Develop CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks
• Support ground, bench, and flight testing of systems
• Perform feasibility studies and trade-space analyses
• Reduce and analyze test data and present findings to technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborate with software developers and data engineers to support integrated systems
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of networked data systems (servers, cloud, and localized devices)
• Author white papers, technical reports, and customer-facing documentation
• Participate in business development efforts, including proposal development and pipeline research
• Travel as needed to support testing, integration, or customer engagement

Qualifications

Required:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering; Master's preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience (including no more than 2 years of internships) in mechanical engineering roles supporting integrated systems
• Aerospace experience with unmanned or manned aircraft systems
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and MATLAB; experience with programming (C++ or C#) a plus
• Familiarity with data/network architectures and cloud-based systems
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting
• U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. security clearance (up to TS/SCI)

Preferred:

• Experience working with sensor systems in aviation or geospatial environments
• Familiarity with Agile development practices or pair programming
• Knowledge of defense or government acquisition processes

This is a remote position.