Senior Mechanical Architect—Electromechanical Systems Lead

Viken Detection Corp.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Viken Detection Corp. in Burlington, MA seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership and architectural ownership across our advanced detection and imaging systems.

This role sets mechanical design strategy and drives cross-platform alignment from concept through sustaining engineering. You will partner with Engineering, Physics, Program Management and Operations to deliver high-performance, manufacturable, reliable, and cost-effective solutions, mentor engineers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in complex product development.
• Proven technical lead or system owner on shipped products.
• Experience designing electromechanical systems such as handheld devices, large-scale industrial or vehicle-mounted equipment, or precision mechanisms.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection-molded plastics, structural metals, welded assemblies, and tolerance management.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks or Onshape; working knowledge of FEA and mechanical simulation.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ownership of designs from concept through full-rate production.
• Experience with ruggedized, safety-critical, or harsh-environment products; collaboration with Physics or Imaging teams preferred.
• Passion for mission-driven engineering and real-world impact.

Responsibilities

• Serve as mechanical system architect for major product platforms.
• Lead system-level design decisions, trade studies, and risk mitigation.
• Establish mechanical standards, best practices, and reusable design architectures.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across mechanical, electrical, software, and physics teams.
• Lead development of complex electromechanical systems including structures, mechanisms, and enclosures.
• Own mechanical execution across the full product lifecycle from concept through sustaining.
• Oversee tolerance analysis, structural integrity, environmental robustness, and reliability.
• Partner with Operations to ensure manufacturable, scalable, and cost-effective designs.
• Lead mechanical NPI efforts, production readiness, and supplier engagement.
• Incorporate production, quality, and field feedback into continuous improvement.
• Mentor engineers and lead technical design reviews.
• Influence engineering roadmaps, resourcing, and long-term technical strategy.
• Advise engineering leadership on mechanical risk, capability, and execution.
• Promote engineering rigor, documentation quality, and technical excellence.
• Travel as needed to suppliers, manufacturing partners, field deployments, or customer sites.

Skills

Mechanical system design

Cross-functional leadership

CAD (SolidWorks/Onshape)

FEA / mechanical simulation

Tolerance analysis

Manufacturing process knowledge

Strong communication

System owner experience

Product lifecycle execution

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Onshape

FEA software

Job description

Viken Detection Corp. in Burlington, MA seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership and architectural ownership across our advanced detection and imaging systems.

This role sets mechanical design strategy and drives cross-platform alignment from concept through sustaining engineering. You will partner with Engineering, Physics, Program Management and Operations to deliver high-performance, manufacturable, reliable, and cost-effective solutions, mentor engineers, and