Senior Mechanical Lead — Defense Hardware & Systems

ACTalent; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 91,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Paid time off

Job summary

ACTalent is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Nashua, NH, to provide technical leadership across design, development, analysis, and integration of advanced electronic warfare systems. You’ll lead a team, drive robust mechanical hardware solutions, and mentor engineers through the full product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in structural and thermal analysis of complex hardware, GD&T, and familiarity with military electronics.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design, product development, and engineering analysis.
• Strong experience in structural and thermal analysis of complex hardware.
• Experience with integrated military electronic hardware and test equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience guiding technical teams and mentoring engineers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of mechanical engineers in the design, development, and integration of complex countermeasure and electromagnetic attack solutions.
• Develop robust mechanical hardware solutions that meet demanding customer, program, and environmental requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to engineers, helping develop future technical leaders within the organization.
• Perform and review detailed mechanical designs and engineering analyses, including structural, thermal, and environmental assessments.
• Create and evaluate 3D solid models, engineering drawings, and product definitions.
• Apply GD&T principles and perform tolerance stack-up analyses to ensure proper fit, form, and function.
• Assess hardware designs for manufacturability, reliability, and environmental compliance.
• Support prototype development, hardware integration, testing, and verification activities.
• Collaborate closely with electrical, systems, manufacturing, and test engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support technical design reviews and provide engineering recommendations to program leadership.

Skills

Mechanical design

Structural analysis

Thermal analysis

Military hardware experience

Leadership experience

Mentorship

Documentation

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD tools

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

ACTalent is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Nashua, NH, to provide technical leadership across design, development, analysis, and integration of advanced electronic warfare systems. You’ll lead a team, drive robust mechanical hardware solutions, and mentor engineers through the full product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in structural and thermal analysis of complex hardware, GD&T, and familiarity with military electronics.