Mechanical Engineer III

Frontgrade Technologies; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K match

Compressed work schedule

Career growth

Tuition reimbursement

PTO & holidays

Paid family leave

Job summary

Frontgrade Technologies seeks a Mechanical Engineer III to provide mechanical engineering expertise in early design stages and coordinate project design for space mechanisms, actuators, motors, and controllers in a space environment.

The role requires advanced mechanical design skills, strong collaboration with project teams, and ability to mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in a specialized discipline or equivalent; or nine years in lieu of a Bachelor's.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance.
• Experience in the design of electronic or electromechanical products.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive mechanical designs for space mechanisms and components.
• Provide technical support to project teams from design to production.
• Mentor ME I and ME II employees and review their work.
• Create and review engineering documentation packages.
• Contribute to design reviews with calculations, drawings, and analyses to meet specs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

Mentoring

Electromechanical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree optional

Job description

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer III provides mechanical engineering expertise in the early stages of design. They also coordinate project design and analyze complex construction problems. They will perform a variety of complex duties in support of the development and manufacturing of space mechanisms, actuators, motors, twist caps, and motor controllers operating in a space environment.

Compensation: $104756-$130945

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive mechanical designs
• Provide technical support to project teams as required from initial design to production
• Mentor ME I and ME II employees by providing training on job functions and reviewing work
• Develop mechanical designs for new products, fabrication fixturing, and test fixturing
• Create and review engineering documentation packages
• Provide inputs to engineering design reviews including calculations, analyses, drawings, etc. to show compliance with specifications and project objectives and standards
• Interact with customers and vendors as necessary based on project scope; makes presentations to communicate engineering findings
• Perform advanced analyses (thermal, structural, and tolerance) with minimal guidance of advanced engineers

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline. OR (9) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree. OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Security Clearance
• Experience in the design of electronic or electromechanical products
• Experience in the design of electronic or electromechanical products

About Frontgrade

At Frontgrade, we build mission-critical electronics that perform without compromise in the world’s most demanding environments, from deep space to national defense. With decades of proven heritage, we deliver high-reliability components, subsystems, and integrated solutions trusted when failure is not an option. But our strength is not just in what we build. It is in the people who make it possible. From engineers and product managers to sales teams, marketers, and skilled manufacturing professionals, every role plays a direct part in enabling missions that protect, explore, and connect our world. We move with purpose, collaborate across disciplines, and take pride in delivering solutions our customers rely on in the highest-stakes environments. If you want your work, whatever your specialty, to contribute to something bigger, you will find your place at Frontgrade.

Why Work for Us

We believe mission success starts with taking care of our people. That’s why we offer competitive health, wealth, and wellbeing benefits from day one. You’ll also find real opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, whether you’re building technical expertise, leading teams, or expanding into new areas. Here, your growth is part of the mission.

Additional Information

This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

Other Benefits Include

• Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
• 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave