Mechanical Engineer, High Speed Missiles

The Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for designing and integrating advanced hardware for missile platforms . Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineers own the full development lifecycle , from concept generation to integration and flight test, ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments.

- Design, develop, and integrate hardware for high-speed air vehicles.

- Own full design lifecycles, from initial concept to real-world deployment.

- Apply first principles of physics to guide all decisions and design processes.

- Lead design reviews, conduct analyses, visit vendors, and define and execute hardware test plans.

- Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production.

- Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.

- 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in advanced air vehicle programs.

- Familiarity with hypersonic missile systems and military standards.

- Hands-on experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems into high-speed air vehicles.

- Proficiency in designing mechanical parts using CAD software and a strong understanding of manufacturing methods, including machining, sheet metal work, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, and composite lamination.

- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals and first principles.

- BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering

- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

- Expertise in air vehicle subsystem layouts, architectural trade studies, and vendor data evaluations.

- Proficiency in advanced engineering analysis, including structural, thermal, and/or electrical domains.