Principal Mechanical Engineer

Twenty-Six Defense; Merrimack (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance

Flexible vacation & PTO

Parental leave

Employee referral program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense in the United States seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead design, analysis, and testing of mechanical equipment and systems, including chassis, hardware assemblies, and installation design.

You will develop drawings, assess manufacturability, and oversee fabrication, with emphasis on EMI mitigation, reliability, and cost optimization for defense and aviation programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a technical discipline.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Exposure to aerospace, defense, or mechanical systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering science, design and technology to mechanical systems.
• Conceptualize, design, and oversee fabrication of complex systems.
• Produce engineering drawings and design documentation.
• Estimate material and labor costs for designs and assemblies.
• Address EMI and reliability considerations in packaging.

Skills

3D Modeling

Engineering analysis tools

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Aerospace, Software/CS, Electrical, Mechanical or related discipline

Tools

Pro/E

Catia

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Company Information Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense supports those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

Company Information Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense supports those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

Job Summary

The Principal Mechanical Engineer research, plans, designs, develops, analyzes and tests a variety of mechanical equipment items and systems, including chassis, hardware assembly, installation hardware and installation design.

Responsibilities And Tasks

• Ability to apply practical engineer science, design and technology.
• Understanding of current manufacturing processes and how they relate to design.
• Conceptualize, design and oversea fabrication of efficient complex mechanical systems and analyze for manufacturability and cost.
• Be able to understand and produce engineering drawings.
• Create procedures for carrying out various mechanical testing.
• Communicate changes in design and assembly with management and production staff.
• Estimate cost to produce design including material and labor costs (assembly and fabrication).
• Calculate mechanical requirements to meet system design specifications.
• Understanding of static and dynamic events and how they relate to structural integrity.
• Ability to design electronic packages for harsh environments and maintain required reliability.
• Basic understanding of electronic circuits and their effect on mechanical performance.
• Working knowledge of techniques to mitigate EMI issues.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Experience, License, Or Certification

• Bachelor's degree is required
• Master's degree is preferred
• Specific Degree Field Required: Aerospace, Software/Computer Science, Electrical, Electronic, Electro-Optical, Mechanical, or other applicable technical discipline
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience
• Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):
  • ESD
  • Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department or required by program

Skills And Abilities

• 3D Modeling (Pro/E, Catia, Solidworks, etc. Solidworks preferred).
• 3D Engineering analysis tools. (ANSYS/Solidworks Simulation etc.).
• Microsoft Office including the use of Excel and an engineering tool.

Here Are Some Of The Great Benefits We Offer

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Long-Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• For Virginia-based positions only* In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.