Mechanical Engineer - Electronics Packaging

Position Title: Mechanical Engineer – Electronics Packaging

Position Description: Protingent has an exciting direct hire opportunity with our client in Fort Walton Beach, FL for a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Electronics Packaging to work onsite in Fort Walton Beach, FL.

Job Description:

• Our client is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to perform engineering duties in researching, planning, designing, and developing power supplies and power supply distribution systems.
• The successful candidate will work on new product designs, modernizations, and upgrades, performing extensive analyses to ensure cost, quality, and customer requirements are met.
• Applying principles of science and mathematics, you will use computer-assisted engineering and 3D modeling tools to develop economical solutions for high-reliability defense power applications including radar, directed energy, and electronic warfare systems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design & Development: Produce thorough and accurate design and development work for new products, upgrades, and power supply distribution systems, ensuring designs meet customer specifications for schedule, cost, producibility, quality, and reliability.
• 3D Modeling & Analysis: Utilize computer-assisted engineering software (such as Autodesk Inventor) to generate models and perform numerical, thermal, and structural analyses (using tools like Ansys Mechanical, Flotherm, and Fluent).
• Testing & Validation: Perform design experiments, evaluate test results to validate analysis, and ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry/regulatory standards.
• Requirements & Documentation: Understand, decompose, and define product and process requirements; generate and review technical reports, proposals, test procedures, and design documentation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work effectively within Integrated Product Teams (IPT) across engineering, operations, quality, and business disciplines to achieve product performance, manufacturability, and safety targets.
• Problem Solving & Improvement: Utilize root-cause analysis tools to resolve technical challenges during development and sustaining phases; support continuous improvement (Kaizen, 5S).
• Project Management: Plan, estimate, prioritize, and manage work activities to support meeting project schedules and budgets.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience: 5+ years of electronics packaging design experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability power systems.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, including mechanics of materials, shock, vibration, thermal heat transfer, and dimensional tolerance analysis.
• Domain Expertise: Solid understanding of electronics packaging, electrical power distribution systems, and military/aerospace design standards.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on proficiency with mechanical 3D CAD modeling tools (e.g., Autodesk Inventor) and familiarity with numerical analysis software (Ansys Mechanical) and CFD tools (e.g., Flotherm, Fluent).
• Soft Skills: Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills; self-directed with strong problem-solving ability and team collaboration skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Direct experience with military electronics packaging, defense power solutions, or harsh-environment hardware.
• Familiarity with aerospace/defense manufacturing processes and quality standards.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL
• Salary Range:$88K-$141K
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check.
• Required US Citizenship -May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.