Senior Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace/Defense)

Atrium; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Atrium seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace/Defense) to lead mechanical design from concept through release for mission-critical hardware. You will influence NPI, sustaining engineering, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering and manufacturing.

Requirements include 4+ years in mechanical design, SolidWorks CAD with PDM, and experience with simulation tools. U.S. Person status is required due to defense data controls.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks 3D CAD and PDM.
• Experience with simulation tools (Flow, Thermal, Vibration).
• Working knowledge of PCB and circuit card assemblies.
• Experience transitioning designs to manufacturing with a DFM/DFA/DFT mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable in a small-company environment and wearing multiple hats.
• U.S. Person required for defense regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design from concept to release for aerospace/defense products.
• Support NPI and sustaining engineering activities.
• Perform DFMEA and analyze failures to drive design improvements.
• Create renderings and simulation models to support proposals.
• Refine engineering processes and cross-functional collaboration.
• Own projects independently and manage them to completion.
• Participate in customer design reviews and qualification testing (up to 10% travel).

Skills

Mechanical design

SolidWorks CAD

PDM experience

Simulation tools

PCB assemblies

DFM/DFT

Communication skills

US Person required

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

Job description

Client Overview

Our client is an established manufacturer that designs and produces specialized electromechanical and electronics hardware used in highly regulated environments. The organization operates in a fast-paced, collaborative setting where engineers work closely across disciplines and have meaningful ownership of designs from concept through production support. They are currently looking to add a

Client Overview

Our client is an established manufacturer that designs and produces specialized electromechanical and electronics hardware used in highly regulated environments. The organization operates in a fast-paced, collaborative setting where engineers work closely across disciplines and have meaningful ownership of designs from concept through production support. They are currently looking to add a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace/Defense) to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate

$95k - $125k

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace/Defense) to join an Engineering Design team developing mission-critical aerospace and defense electronics hardware. This role leads mechanical design efforts from concept through release, supports both New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining engineering initiatives, and partners cross-functionally to deliver reliable, manufacturable products.

Responsibilities Of The Senior Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace/Defense)

• Lead conceptual and detailed mechanical design aligned with applicable aerospace and defense product requirements.


• Support NPI and sustaining engineering initiatives.


• Conduct DFMEA and failure analysis and implement design improvements to reduce risk and improve reliability.


• Develop renderings, simulation models, and effort estimates to support proposals and new business activities.


• Help refine engineering processes and procedures.


• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to achieve system-level objectives.


• Independently own projects of varying size and complexity, driving execution through completion.


• Participate in customer design reviews and qualification test activities (up to 10% travel).

Required Experience/Skills For The Senior Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace/Defense)

• 4+ years of mechanical design experience.


• Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D CAD and PDM (or equivalent).


• Experience with simulation tools (Flow, Thermal, Vibration, or similar).


• Working knowledge of PCB and circuit card assemblies.


• Experience transitioning designs to manufacturing with a DFM, DFA, and DFT mindset.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Comfortable working in a small-company environment and wearing multiple hats.


• Must meet U.S. Person requirements (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident/Green Card holder) due to controlled data and defense compliance regulations.

Preferred Experience/Skills For The Senior Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace/Defense)

• Electro-mechanical packaging experience is preferred.


• Exposure to aerospace and defense standards such as DO-160 and MIL-STD-810.


• Experience within the electronics industry.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.


• Life insurance.


• 401(K).


• Paid time off (PTO).


• Paid holidays.


• Sick time.