Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

A leading Defense-Tech startup, developing advanced electro-optical systems for real-world defense applications, is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the R&D team and take a hands-on role in designing and developing mechanical systems and assemblies, from concept through production. The role offers significant ownership and involvement in solving complex engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end mechanical development, from concept and design through production and field support.
• Design, prototype, test, and validate mechanical systems and components.
• Design cameras, lenses, enclosures, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Optimize designs for performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Create and maintain technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
• Own multiple projects and independently drive solutions to complex mechanical challenges.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, production-ready solutions.
• Work with manufacturing technologies including CNC, sheet metal, molding, and 3D printing.
• Design mechanisms and enclosures for harsh environmental conditions.
• Support vibration and shock testing and qualification.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and PDM.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes such as CNC, sheet metal, molding, and 3D printing.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical components and material selection.
• Experience designing mechanisms and enclosures for challenging environments.
• Experience with vibration and shock qualification – a significant advantage.
• Hands-on, self-driven approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive projects from concept to completion.