Principal Mechanical Architect — Mission-Critical Defense Tech

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for a Burlington, MA role that shapes long-term technical direction on advanced detection and imaging products. You will own complex mechanical designs end-to-end and mentor engineering teams.

This on-site position requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and shipped-product leadership, US citizenship or green card, with travel. Salary range $145,000 to $170,000 plus extensive training and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience leading hands-on mechanical design for shipped products.
• US Citizen or Green Card holder.

Responsibilities

• Serve as mechanical system architect for major detection and imaging product platforms.
• Own designs from concept through sustaining, including NPI, trade studies and supplier engagement.
• Set mechanical standards, mentor engineers, and influence technical roadmaps.
• On-site position in Burlington, MA with some travel required.

Skills

Mechanical design leadership

System architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for a Burlington, MA role that shapes long-term technical direction on advanced detection and imaging products. You will own complex mechanical designs end-to-end and mentor engineering teams.

This on-site position requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and shipped-product leadership, US citizenship or green card, with travel. Salary range $145,000 to $170,000 plus extensive training and development.