Senior Mechanical Engineer – Space Systems (Plano, 12M)

Links Technology Solutions; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K matching

Job summary

Links Technology Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to support research, design, and test of advanced mechanical structures for aerospace platforms in Plano, TX. You will work across the full product lifecycle, delivering robust mechanical designs and ensuring compatibility with subsystem requirements.

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, apply CAE tools, and contribute to GD&T and MBOM processes to drive quality and manufacturability in a dynamic defense/aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Practical knowledge of engineering principles and hands-on CAE tools.
• Preferred experience with GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Familiarity with FEA/CFD and Thermal Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy, and improve cutting-edge products and services ranging from payloads to integrated aircraft and space systems.
• Conceptualize and deliver complex mechanical structures and systems across the full product lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely within multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Perform physical movements including walking, sitting, standing, and climbing stairs/steps as required by daily tasks.

Skills

Mechanical design

Parametric design

Model-based definition

Team collaboration

Engineering principles

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAE tools

FEA

CFD

GD&T per ASME Y14.5

Job description

Links Technology Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to support research, design, and test of advanced mechanical structures for aerospace platforms in Plano, TX. You will work across the full product lifecycle, delivering robust mechanical designs and ensuring compatibility with subsystem requirements.

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, apply CAE tools, and contribute to GD&T and MBOM processes to drive quality and manufacturability in a dynamic defense/aerospace environment.