Principal Mechanical Engineer

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and wellness

Flexible work schedules

Career development

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Backup care options

Values-driven culture

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design of defense-related electronic systems, emphasizing performance in harsh thermal and vibration environments. The role includes mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with customers and cross-functional teams.

The position offers remote work for US-based candidates, with responsibilities spanning technical leadership and program execution across multiple programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or higher with relevant experience.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in mechanical design of defense-related electronic systems.
• GD&T and ASME standards proficiency.
• 3+ years of solid modeling with Creo/Pro/Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Design RF systems for thermal and high vibration environments.
• Lead programs as REA or IPTL.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Establish customer relationships and make technical presentations.
• Ensure program success in technical, cost, and schedule parameters.

Skills

GD&T & ASME standards

Solid modeling (Creo/Pro/Engineer)

RF design

Mentoring

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree related to field

Tools

Pro/Engineer/CREO

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space.

This role will focus on the mechanical design and development of defense-related electronic systems, with an emphasis on performance in demanding thermal and high-vibration environments. The position will also provide technical leadership across programs, working closely with customers and cross-functional engineering teams to support successful execution. In addition, this engineer will mentor junior talent and help balance technical, cost, and schedule objectives.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $107,500 – $204,500 annually

Responsibilities

• Design RF systems for thermal and high vibration environments
• Lead programs as Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) or Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL)
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Establish customer relationships and make technical presentations
• Ensure program success in technical, cost, and schedule parameters

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or an advanced degree with relevant experience
• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Experience in mechanical design and development of defense-related electronic systems
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME standards
• Minimum 3 years of solid modeling experience in Pro/Engineer/CREO or similar tools

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits
• Flexible work schedules and parental leave
• Career development and recognition programs
• Educational assistance and backup care options
• Values-driven culture emphasizing Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation, and Safety

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to explain even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team’s needs.