Mid-Level Mechanisms Engineer

TSC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 112,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Leave

Job summary

TSC is seeking a Mid-Level Mechanisms Engineer in Washington, DC, to design and test moving mechanical assemblies for aerospace applications. You will manage hardware development and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliability.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience, proficiency in CAD modeling, and must hold an active DoD Secret clearance. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in aerospace mechanisms design.
• Experience with flight-critical mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to manage hardware development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hardware development from concept to flight qualification.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate mechanisms into architectures.
• Perform kinematic, structural, and thermal modeling.

Skills

Mechanism design and development

Kinematic analysis

Thermal analysis

CAD proficiency

Collaborative teamwork

Tools

Siemens NX

ANSI Y14.5

Job description

Overview

TSC is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Mid‑Level Mechanisms Engineer to support our customer in Washington, DC.

The Aerospace Mechanisms Engineer will design, analyze, and test complex moving mechanical assemblies for spacecraft, missile systems, and air platforms. This position requires experience developing flight‑critical mechanisms, including motor drives, deployment hinges, latching mechanisms, and separation systems. The engineer will perform kinematic, structural, and thermal modeling to ensure mechanism performance and reliability in demanding aerospace environments.

Responsibilities

This role involves overseeing hardware development from conceptual design through manufacturing, environmental testing, and final flight qualification. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechanisms into vehicle architectures while meeting strict mass, power, and interface constraints. Proficiency in CAD modeling is required, with Siemens NX preferred; familiarity with ANSI Y14.5 is also necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the design and development of mechanisms for spacecraft, missile systems, or air platforms.
• Experience designing, analyzing, and testing flight‑critical mechanical assemblies, including actuators, hinges, latching devices, and deployment or separation mechanisms.
• Proficiency in kinematic, stress, and thermal analysis for aerospace applications.
• Experience managing hardware development from initial concept through manufacturing, environmental testing, and flight qualification.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate mechanisms into overall vehicle architectures.
• CAD proficiency, preferably with Siemens NX; familiarity with ANSI Y14.5 (GD&T).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Demonstrates strong initiative, self‑motivation, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving without requiring constant direction.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds.

Benefits

In compliance with applicable pay transparency laws, the expected salary range for this position is $112,000 – $160,000 per year, depending on experience and location. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus and may include equity or incentive compensation as part of the total rewards package.

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package, including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co‑Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and more.

Equal Opportunity Employment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.