Mechanical Engineer III

Socket.dev; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training Opportun

Wellness Program (Fitness Reimburs

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with*

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems in Maryland is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of experience to lead hardware development across the product lifecycle, from concept to lab integration. You will apply advanced mechanical engineering skills, perform detailed design, analysis, and documentation, and mentor a multi-disciplinary team while ensuring quality, schedule, and security clearances.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain drawings and specs, facilitate risk analyses, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government Secret Security Clearance.
• Proficiency in CAD design using Unigraphics/NX and SolidWorks; capable of creating complex models and assemblies.
• Experience in mechanical analysis techniques including structural, thermal, vibration, and tolerance analysis; hands-on hardware integration.
• Strong ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and balance competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware development across the product lifecycle from concept to lab integration.
• Apply advanced technical expertise to solve complex mechanical engineering challenges.
• Perform and oversee detailed design using CAD and analysis tools.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers; foster technical excellence and collaboration.
• Oversee documentation: specifications, interface control documents, drawings, and testing instructions.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Unigraphics/NX

SolidWorks

FEA packages

MATLAB

Job description

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems. This role is in Textron System's Electronic Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:

• 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 5 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.

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace.

• Flexible Work Schedules


• Education Assistance


• Career Development & Training Opportunities


• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)


• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding


• Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.