Senior Mechanical Engineer

Viken Detection; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Viken Detection in Burlington, MA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead complex mechanical designs for next-generation detection systems, spanning handheld devices to large-scale scanning platforms.

You will mentor junior engineers, own drawings and BOMs, drive prototyping and NPI activities, and collaborate across engineering, physics, program management, and operations to move concepts into full-rate production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience in product development environments.
• Experience designing handheld/portable devices, electromechanical or robotic systems, or large-scale scanning equipment.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes including molded plastics, structural components, and mechanical mechanisms.
• Experience with SolidWorks or Onshape (preferred).
• Working knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of designs from concept through production.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical system and subsystem design efforts across multiple product platforms.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Physics, and Program Management teams to refine system architecture and requirements.
• Drive rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept development in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Own mechanical design deliverables including BOMs, drawings, tolerance analyses, and test fixtures.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including early production builds and training manufacturing teams.
• Perform and guide sustaining engineering, incorporating production, quality, and field feedback into design improvements.
• Apply engineering judgment to designs involving plastics, structural metals, rotating mechanisms, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Provide technical mentorship and design guidance to junior mechanical engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Communication

Product development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Onshape

FEA

Job description

Description

Viken Detection is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing, highly collaborative engineering team. This role will play a key technical leadership position in the development of next-generation X-ray and chemical detection systems, spanning precision handheld devices to large-scale vehicle and cargo scanning platforms.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead complex mechanical designs, mentor junior engineers, and partner closely with Engineering, Physics, Program Management, and Operations to drive products from concept through full-rate production and sustaining engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical system and subsystem design efforts across multiple product platforms
• Collaborate with Engineering, Physics, and Program Management teams to refine system architecture and requirements
• Drive rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept development in a fast-paced R&D environment
• Own mechanical design deliverables including Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, tolerance analyses, and test fixtures
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including early production builds and training manufacturing teams
• Perform and guide sustaining engineering, incorporating production, quality, and field feedback into design improvements
• Apply engineering judgment to designs involving plastics, structural metals, rotating mechanisms, and electromechanical assemblies
• Provide technical mentorship and design guidance to junior mechanical engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 7+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience in product development environments
• Proven experience designing one or more of the following:
  • Handheld or portable devices
  • Electromechanical or robotic systems
  • Large-scale industrial or scanning equipment
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes including:
  • Molded plastics
  • Structural components
  • Mechanical mechanisms
• Experience with SolidWorks or Onshape (preferred)
• Working knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of designs from concept through production

Additional Information

Location: This role is based in Burlington, MA. We are seeking local candidates, as relocation assistance is not available.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.