Principal Mechanical Engineer - Defense Systems, 9/80

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

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.