Principal Mechanical Engineer – Harsh-Environment Packaging

Twenty-Six Defense; Merrimack (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance

Paid PTO

Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary benefits

Tricare Supplement

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to research, design, develop, analyze and test mechanical equipment and systems including chassis, hardware assembly, installation hardware and installation design.

The role requires strong fundamentals in mechanical design, manufacturing know-how, and experience with electronic packaging for harsh environments, EMI mitigation, and reliability considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required
• Master's degree preferred for advanced design roles
• Fields: Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Electro-Optical or related disciplines

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering science, design, and technology to develop mechanical equipment and systems
• Understand manufacturing processes and relate them to design
• Conceptualize, design and oversee fabrication of complex mechanical systems for cost and manufacturability
• Produce engineering drawings and specifications
• Create procedures for mechanical testing and evaluation
• Communicate design changes to management and production teams
• Estimate material and labor costs for production
• Ensure mechanical designs meet system requirements and reliability

Skills

3D Modeling

Engineering analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Electro-Optical

Tools

Pro/E

Catia

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Twenty-Six Defense seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to research, design, develop, analyze and test mechanical equipment and systems including chassis, hardware assembly, installation hardware and installation design.

The role requires strong fundamentals in mechanical design, manufacturing know-how, and experience with electronic packaging for harsh environments, EMI mitigation, and reliability considerations.