Remote Principal Mechanical Engineer — Lead Complex Systems

Placements24

Riverton (UT)

Remote

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary

Equity options

Global benefits package

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer for a fully remote role. You will lead conception and design of highly complex mechanical systems, defining architectures and ensuring feasibility and performance for cutting-edge projects.

This senior role demands demonstrated innovation and leadership across distributed engineering teams. You will mentor engineers, define requirements, perform multi-physics analyses, and drive technical standards in a remote-first environment with global

Qualifications

PhD or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
15+ years of progressive experience in advanced mechanical design and system engineering.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design and architecture of complex, novel systems.
Define technical requirements, perform feasibility studies, and develop innovative concepts.
Perform advanced engineering analysis, including multi-physics simulations and system-level modeling.
Mentor and guide other mechanical engineers, fostering technical excellence.
Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineers in a remote setting.
Oversee development, testing, and validation of mechanical components and subsystems.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and best practices.
Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and apply them where relevant.
Act as a technical authority and provide strategic direction for mechanical initiatives.