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Syndicate Innovation Engineer

SilencerCo

Riverton, UT

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SKILLS
3D Modeling, Additive Manufacturing, Analysis Skills, Biomimicry, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Carbon Fiber, Composite Materials, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS), Data Analysis, Design for Assembly (DFA), Documentation, Electronics, Emerging Technology, Engineering Drawing, Extrusion, Firearms Experience, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Identify Issues, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Methods, Material Science, Matrix Composite, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Military, Military/DoD Standards, Operational Support, Optics, PTC Creo, Photonics, Polymers, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Prototyping, Rapid Prototyping, Research Skills, Risk, Root Cause Analysis, Software Development, Software Specification, SolidWorks, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Test Data, Test Requirements, Testing
LOCATION
Riverton, UT
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Innovation Engineer

Syndicate

Riverton

Full-time Exempt

Shift: Monday-Friday

 

Company Overview

Syndicate is a growing organization that provides shared services and operational support to multiple affiliated entities. The innovation engineer plays a critical role in driving a culture of solution focused creativity and tangible results across all entities.

 

Position Overview

Small Arms / Suppressor / Accessory / Defense Skunk Works environment.

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of new products, components, and accessories from concept through pre-commercialization
  • Conduct research on emerging technologies, materials, and manufacturing methods to drive innovation
  • Create detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and specifications using CAD software
  • Analyze test data and implement design improvements based on findings
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize designs for manufacturability and cost efficiency
  • Support prototyping efforts, including hands-on assembly and evaluation of test units
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for product issues
  • Maintain thorough documentation including design history files, test reports, and compliance records
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and innovation strategy planning

 

Job Qualifications (Required)

  • Technical Foundation
    • Mechanical engineering fundamentals with deep understanding of firearms and accessories
    • Materials science experience: metallurgy, composites, polymers, and emerging materials (metal matrix composites, advanced ceramics, carbon fiber applications)
    • CAD proficiency (SolidWorks or Creo) with ability to rapidly iterate designs
  • Multidisciplinary Technical Skills
    • Additive manufacturing expertise (DMLS, SLM, binder jetting) for rapid prototyping and novel geometries
  • Innovation & Problem-Solving
    • Systematic innovation frameworks / Biomimicry and cross-domain solution mining (applying concepts from unrelated fields)
    • Constraint-based thinking: thriving when told "impossible" requirements
  • Prototyping & Testing
    • Rapid prototyping mindset: comfort with "good enough to test" over perfection
    • Hands-on troubleshooting in field conditions
  • Manufacturing & Producibility
    • Design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA)
    • Understanding of production processes: CNC, MIM, stamping, extrusion, IM
    • Tolerance stack-up analysis and GD&T expertise
  • Domain-Specific Knowledge
    • Operational experience or deep user empathy (combat veteran, competitive shooter, or extensive end-user engagement)
    • Threat assessment and emerging tactical requirements
    • International small arms landscape and competitive analysis
    • Military standards (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1913, etc.) and proof testing requirements
  • Skunk Works Mindset
    • Extreme ownership and self-direction
    • Comfort with ambiguity and rapidly changing requirements
    • Speed bias: 80% solution tomorrow beats 100% solution next quarter
    • Scrappiness: making do with limited resources
    • Direct communication style, bypassing bureaucracy when mission-critical
    • Willingness to challenge conventional wisdom
  • Soft Skills & Attributes
    • Technical communication: translating complex engineering to military end-users and non-technical leadership
    • Collaborative spirit despite independent work style
    • Intellectual curiosity: constant learning across disciplines
    • Resilience: handling failed tests and rapid pivots without losing momentum
  • Cultural Fit Indicators
    • Thrives in unstructured environments
    • Driven by mission impact over process compliance
    • Comfortable being the "jack of all trades, master of several"
    • Excited by technical risk-taking
    • Prefers building things to endless analysis
    • Can context-switch rapidly between projects

 

Job Qualifications (Preferred)

  • Multidisciplinary Technical Skills
    • Electronics and programming
    • Optics and photonics experience
  • Bonus Differentiators
    • Competition shooting experience (USPSA, 3-Gun, PRS) for user perspective
    • Software development skills


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