Mechanical Engineer - Electronics Packaging

Protingent; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specialized in Electronics Packaging to join our team in Fort Walton Beach, FL on a direct-hire basis. You will design power supplies and distribution systems for high-reliability defense applications, collaborating with IPTs and across engineering disciplines.

The role requires 5+ years in electronics packaging, strong CAD (Autodesk Inventor) and analytical skills, plus familiarity with thermal, Shock, vibration, and military standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in electronics packaging design for aerospace/defense.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and tolerance analysis.
• Experience with CAD and numerical analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Design & Development: Produce thorough and accurate design and development work for new products, upgrades, and power supply distribution systems, ensuring designs meet customer specifications for schedule, cost, producibility, quality, and reliability.
• 3D Modeling & Analysis: Utilize computer-assisted engineering software (such as Autodesk Inventor) to generate models and perform numerical, thermal, and structural analyses (using tools like Ansys Mechanical, Flotherm, and Fluent).
• Testing & Validation: Perform design experiments, evaluate test results to validate analysis, and ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry/regulatory standards.
• Requirements & Documentation: Understand, decompose, and define product and process requirements; generate and review technical reports, proposals, test procedures, and design documentation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work effectively within Integrated Product Teams (IPT) across engineering, operations, quality, and business disciplines to achieve product performance, manufacturability, and safety targets.
• Problem Solving & Improvement: Utilize root-cause analysis tools to resolve technical challenges during development and sustaining phases; support continuous improvement (Kaizen, 5S).
• Project Management: Plan, estimate, prioritize, and manage work activities to support meeting project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Ansys Mechanical

Flotherm

Fluent

Job description

Position Title: Mechanical Engineer – Electronics Packaging

Position Description: Protingent has an exciting direct hire opportunity with our client in Fort Walton Beach, FL for a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Electronics Packaging to work onsite in Fort Walton Beach, FL.

Job Description

Our client is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to perform engineering duties in researching, planning, designing, and developing power supplies and power supply distribution systems. The successful candidate will work on new product designs, modernizations, and upgrades, performing extensive analyses to ensure cost, quality, and customer requirements are met. Applying principles of science and mathematics, you will use computer-assisted engineering and 3D modeling tools to develop economical solutions for high-reliability defense power applications including radar, directed energy, and electronic warfare systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Design & Development: Produce thorough and accurate design and development work for new products, upgrades, and power supply distribution systems, ensuring designs meet customer specifications for schedule, cost, producibility, quality, and reliability.
• 3D Modeling & Analysis: Utilize computer-assisted engineering software (such as Autodesk Inventor) to generate models and perform numerical, thermal, and structural analyses (using tools like Ansys Mechanical, Flotherm, and Fluent).
• Testing & Validation: Perform design experiments, evaluate test results to validate analysis, and ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry/regulatory standards.
• Requirements & Documentation: Understand, decompose, and define product and process requirements; generate and review technical reports, proposals, test procedures, and design documentation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work effectively within Integrated Product Teams (IPT) across engineering, operations, quality, and business disciplines to achieve product performance, manufacturability, and safety targets.
• Problem Solving & Improvement: Utilize root-cause analysis tools to resolve technical challenges during development and sustaining phases; support continuous improvement (Kaizen, 5S).
• Project Management: Plan, estimate, prioritize, and manage work activities to support meeting project schedules and budgets.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience: 5+ years of electronics packaging design experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability power systems.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, including mechanics of materials, shock, vibration, thermal heat transfer, and dimensional tolerance analysis.
• Domain Expertise: Solid understanding of electronics packaging, electrical power distribution systems, and military/aerospace design standards.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on proficiency with mechanical 3D CAD modeling tools (e.g., Autodesk Inventor) and familiarity with numerical analysis software (Ansys Mechanical) and CFD tools (e.g., Flotherm, Fluent).
• Soft Skills: Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills; self-directed with strong problem-solving ability and team collaboration skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Direct experience with military electronics packaging, defense power solutions, or harsh-environment hardware.
• Familiarity with aerospace/defense manufacturing processes and quality standards.

Job Details

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL
• Salary Range:$88K-$141K
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check.
• Required US Citizenship -May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level.

About Protingent

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.