Senior Mechanical Engineer: Design & Systems Analysis (Defense)

Akima; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide ME support to advanced C2 system architectures within integrated defense environments, focusing on design, analysis, and rapid engineering decisions. You will develop mechanical designs and drawings, evaluate subsystem capabilities, and support SETA activities across the production life-cycle.

The role requires deep experience in mechanical system design and an understanding of how components interact with C2 hardware

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an ABET-accredited Engineering discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, CREO, or similar).
• Background in aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability mechanical systems.
• Experience contributing to or leading SETA activities.
• Familiarity with system architecture, requirements decomposition, and interface control.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Prior experience working in classified or government program environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and refine detailed mechanical engineering drawings and design documentation.
• Support SETA activities, providing technical insight and design expertise.
• Assess mechanical system capabilities and recommend improvements or corrective actions.
• Interpret, analyze, and apply conclusions from fluid dynamic studies, simulations, and test data to system designs.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure design integration and technical accuracy.
• Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and risk assessments.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and engineering change proposals.
• Ensure designs meet program requirements, industry standards, and applicable regulations.
• Support testing, verification, and validation activities for mechanical components and systems.
• Internal and external stakeholder management within complex, dynamic environments.

Skills

SETA experience

Systems integration

Technical writing

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CREO

Job description

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide ME support to advanced C2 system architectures within integrated defense environments, focusing on design, analysis, and rapid engineering decisions. You will develop mechanical designs and drawings, evaluate subsystem capabilities, and support SETA activities across the production life-cycle.

The role requires deep experience in mechanical system design and an understanding of how components interact with C2 hardware