Principal Mechanical Engineer

QinetiQ U.S.; Franklin (MA); Presencial; USD 134.000 - 175.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

QinetiQ US in Franklin, MA seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development and analysis of rugged military and commercial hardware, including maritime and robotic systems. The role requires hands-on engineering, design reviews, and coordination with vendors and customers.

You will act as a technical lead, oversee design tasks, ensure manufacturability and compliance, and support both Devens and Franklin facilities, with eligibility for DoD clearance if required.

Formación

• 10–20 years of mechanical design experience.
• Direct project engineering or technical lead experience.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis.
• Maritime systems and hardware design experience.
• Robotic systems and hardware design experience.
• Ability to follow mechanical programs from inception through system integration.
• Ability to lead design teams of up to 6 engineers/designers.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and machining processes.
• Familiarity with stage-gate design processes.
• Experience with welding standards and practices.
• Experience processing Engineering Changes to DoD documentation.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering; MS preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Electromechanical design, layout, modeling and production support of assemblies and electronics packaging.
• Analysis of complex mechanical systems using ANSYS Workbench for vibration, thermal, and related responses.
• Implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) practices.
• Create/update detailed designs and drawings for fabrication.
• Interface with customers and vendors on project engineering levels.
• Write design specifications, reports, and proposals.
• Present technical internal and customer presentations.
• Perform tolerance analysis and approve designs/drawings.
• Provide technical guidance to vendors and manufacturing for DoD assemblies.
• Disposition discrepant material and author fabrication deviations.
• Support both Devens and Franklin facilities.
• Maintain ability to obtain DoD security clearance if required.

Conocimientos

Mechanical design

Technical lead experience

Finite element analysis

Maritime systems

Robotics hardware

Systems integration

Team leadership

Sheet metal fabrication

Stage-gate process

Welding standards

Engineering changes

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Herramientas

SolidWorks

CREO

ANSYS Workbench

ANSYS Fluent/CFX

Descripción del empleo

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ US is seeking a highly motivated Principal Mechanical Engineer, who will be responsible for the design, development, analysis, and design maintenance of military and commercial hardware products. Products include ruggedized military electronic equipment for maritime applications, robotic ground vehicles, vehicle autonomy hardware and ground robots. Acting as a technical lead supporting existing and new products, the candidate will evaluate design changes, perform design and analysis tasks, plan and oversee design tasks, review and approve design documentation at our Franklin, MA facility.

Location: US-MA-Franklin

Responsibilities

• Electromechanical design, layout, modeling and production support of electro-mechanical assemblies and electronics packaging (using Solidworks and/or CREO).
• Analysis of complex mechanical systems via ANSYS Workbench implementing both explicit and implicit modeling to study vibration, shock, fluids, Fluent, structural loading, and thermal responses / performance of the system.
• Implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) practices.
• Create/update detailed designs and drawings for fabrication.
• Interface with customers and vendors on a project engineering level.
• Writing design specifications, reports, and proposals.
• Presenting technical internal and customer presentations.
• Perform tolerance analysis, check and approve detail designs and drawings
• Provide technical guidance to vendors and manufacturing in the build of DoD electromechanical assemblies.
• Disposition discrepant material, author fabrication deviations for suppliers, support assembly personnel in support of manufacturing military electronic equipment.
• Must support both Devens and Franklin facilities.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance if required.

Required Qualifications

• 10-20 years' experience in mechanical design.
• Direct project engineering or technical lead experience managing design tasks
• Experience performing Finite Element Analysis
• Design of maritime systems and hardware
• Design of robotic systems and hardware
• Capable of following mechanical programs from inception through system integration
• Capable of leading design teams of up to 6 engineers/designers
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, machining processes
• Knowledge of stage-gate and design cycle processes
• Experience with welding standards and practices.
• Experience in processing Engineering Changes to documentation on DoD programs.
• Mechanical Engineering BS (or equivalent), MS preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ansys Fluent and CFX is desired.
• Ability to develop analytical models for both forced and free convection systems in Excel or MathCAD.
• A strong understanding of structural systems, DOD shock/vibration and system dynamics is desired.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $134,000- $175,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.