*Senior Mechanical Engineer*

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the design, development, and rapid integration of mechanical systems supporting advanced aerospace propulsion applications. This role requires a hands-on engineer capable of moving quickly from concept to prototype to fieldable system, often under compressed timelines and evolving requirements. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, balances analytical rigor with practical execution, and is comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical design of complex assemblies, including enclosures, mounting structures, thermal solutions, and structural components.
• Develop designs from concept through detailed design, prototype fabrication, and test.
• Perform trade studies for weight, strength, thermal performance, manufacturability, and cost.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, drawings, and technical data packages (TDPs).
• Drive rapid build-test-iterate cycles with a focus on speed and performance.
• Support hands-on integration of hardware.
• Work closely with electrical, systems, and software engineers to ensure seamless integration.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and system-level issues during lab and field testing.
• Conduct structural, thermal, and vibration analyses (FEA/hand calculations).
• Support environmental qualification aligned with standards such as MIL-STD-810.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate mechanical performance and durability.
• Interface with fabrication resources (machine shops, additive manufacturing, vendors).
• Ensure designs are manufacturable and support low-rate initial production (LRIP).
• Support design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA).
• Support program milestones including SRR, PDR, CDR, and test readiness reviews.
• Provide technical leadership within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Estimate effort, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to technical reports, proposal efforts, and technical planning for new programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

·        Represent Albers Aerospace on-site at the customer facility.

·        Mentor and manage onboarding activities for new team members.

·        Support the development of training products and present training.

·        May lead small engineering teams to support larger projects.

Note: The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Required Skills/Abilities:  

·        Strong proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, NX).
•     Experience with rapid prototyping methods (CNC, 3D printing, sheet metal, composites).
•     Familiarity with environmental and durability requirements for defense systems.
•     Ability to work hands-on in a lab or integration environment.
•     U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/hold a security clearance.

Desired Skills/Abilities:  

·  Familiarity with project management principles (although this position requires daily Mechanical Engineering expertise and technical execution).

Education, Experience and Certifications Required:

Minimum: 

·        Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
•     5+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in aerospace, defense
or a closely related discipline.

Preferred: 

·        Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.

·        8+ years of experience in the field or related area.

·        Active security clearance.

Physical Requirements:

·        Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

·        While primarily an office job, may require time at a manufacturing facility or other location.

·        Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

·        CONUS travel may be required from time to time.