Senior Mechanical Designer – Aerospace/Defense Hardware

HEPCO, Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

HEPCO, Inc. is seeking a Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Designer) in Palm Bay, Florida to lead mechanical design activities for complex hardware and subsystem development.

The role emphasizes CAD modeling, engineering drawings, and release-quality documentation, spanning concept through testing in a controlled environment. The ideal candidate has strong experience in aerospace/defense hardware, high-reliability products, and involvement in design reviews, hardware releases, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent applicable experience.
• Strong experience in mechanical design, 3D CAD modeling, and engineering documentation.
• Experience supporting design reviews, hardware release, and development-cycle execution.
• Background in aerospace, defense, space, or other high-reliability engineered products is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities for complex hardware and subsystem development.
• Produce and refine CAD models, engineering drawings, and release-quality documentation.
• Support hardware development from concept through design maturation, prototype build, integration, and testing.
• Coordinate with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams to support product execution.
• Participate in formal design reviews and engineering change processes.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD modeling

Engineering documentation

Design reviews

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

HEPCO, Inc. is seeking a Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Designer) in Palm Bay, Florida to lead mechanical design activities for complex hardware and subsystem development.

The role emphasizes CAD modeling, engineering drawings, and release-quality documentation, spanning concept through testing in a controlled environment. The ideal candidate has strong experience in aerospace/defense hardware, high-reliability products, and involvement in design reviews, hardware releases, and