Mechanical Engineer — Defense & Space Hardware

Aleron; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 180,721,833 - 224,303,587; Full time

Job summary

Aleron is seeking Mechanical Engineers at multiple experience levels to join a collaborative team supporting defense and space programs in Florham Park, NJ. You will contribute to hardware mechanical design, documentation, and prototype development for next-generation technologies in demanding environments.

You'll perform structural and thermal analyses, create CAD models and drawings, and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and program management to ensure robust, compliant designs.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years in mechanical engineering or hardware design.
• Experience creating mechanical models, assemblies, drawings, and specs.
• Hands-on prototype development and manufacturing support.
• Familiarity with structural and thermal analysis methods.
• Ability to interpret engineering requirements and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical hardware for defense/space applications.
• Create and maintain engineering docs, CAD models, and drawings.
• Perform design evaluations and support prototype fabrication.
• Conduct structural and thermal analyses to ensure performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams through product lifecycle.
• Support design reviews, testing, and production integration.
• Ensure compliance with technical and government requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Hardware development

Engineering documentation

Structural analysis

Thermal analysis

Prototype development

Tools

CREO

Job description

Aleron is seeking Mechanical Engineers at multiple experience levels to join a collaborative team supporting defense and space programs in Florham Park, NJ. You will contribute to hardware mechanical design, documentation, and prototype development for next-generation technologies in demanding environments.

You'll perform structural and thermal analyses, create CAD models and drawings, and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and program management to ensure robust, compliant designs.