Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

Jobtailor; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Marlborough, MA is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead radar system development across the full product life cycle. You will shape mechanical design and packaging for phased array hardware, ensure conformance to DoD standards, and drive integration with cross‑functional teams and customers.

The role requires a STEM degree with 10+ years in aerospace/military contexts, Creo modeling proficiency, and an active DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in mechanical design for military, aerospace, or commercial applications.
• Experience with phased array structures, hardware packaging, and/or array integration in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required; active DoD Secret clearance after day 1.

Responsibilities

• Develop sound technical solutions to complex problems across the product life cycle.
• Support programs from early development through transition to production.
• Lead mechanical development of radar systems and components meeting system-level performance requirements.
• Ensure products and processes meet applicable standards and requirements.
• Balance risks and constraints while advising leadership.
• Make and remain accountable for technical decisions.
• Maintain frequent technical contact with customers and senior personnel regarding requirements, commitments, IRAD, and future technical needs.
• Ensure cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements for finished products.
• Work with minimal direction while determining technical objectives.
• Communicate effectively across program and customer levels.
• Travel periodically to support collaboration, hardware build, and testing.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Phased Array Structures

Structural Analysis Techniques

Metrology

Ruggedized Integration

3D Solid Modeling

Design and Manufacturing Processes

Project Management

Technical Problem Solving

Technical Decision Making

Effective Communication

Leadership Skills

Collaboration

Education

STEM Degree

Advanced Degree (valued)

Tools

Creo (Pro/E)

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Develop sound technical solutions to complex problems across the entire product life cycle


• Support programs from early development through transition to production


• Lead mechanical development of radar systems and components meeting system-level performance requirements


• Ensure products and processes meet applicable standards and requirements


• Balance risks and constraints while advising leadership


• Make and remain accountable for technical decisions


• Maintain frequent technical contact with customers and senior personnel regarding requirements, technical commitments, IRAD, and future technical needs


• Ensure cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements for finished products


• Work with minimal direction while determining technical objectives


• Communicate effectively across program and customer levels


• Travel periodically to support collaboration, hardware build, and testing

Requirements

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)


• Minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience


• Experience in mechanical design for military, aerospace, or commercial applications


• Experience with phased array structures, hardware packaging, and/or array integration in a collaborative environment


• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance


• U.S. citizenship required


• Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance required after day 1


• Experience with ANSI drawing standards and/or first-order or structural analysis techniques


• Experience in metrology


• Experience in ruggedized or military integration


• Experience with Creo (Pro/E) or similar 3D solid modeling software


• Familiarity with design and manufacturing processes of CCAs, metal housing, sheet metal, or assembly operations


• Leadership skills and project management for strategic decisions


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


• Advanced degree in STEM (valued)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design and development for radar systems, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and performance requirements. Capable of leading projects with a focus on cost, schedule, quality, and effective communication across various levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Mechanical Design for Military Applications


• Phased Array Structures


• Creo (Pro/E) 3D Solid Modeling


• DoD Secret Security Clearance


• ANSI Drawing Standards

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Mechanical Design


• Phased Array Structures


• Structural Analysis Techniques


• Metrology


• Ruggedized Integration


• 3D Solid Modeling


• Design and Manufacturing Processes


• Project Management


• Technical Problem Solving


• Technical Decision Making

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication


• Leadership Skills


• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• U.S. Government-Issued Security Clearance


• DoD Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Aerospace


• Radar Systems


• Military Integration


• Commercial Applications


• STEM Degree

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office


• Creo (Pro/E)