Sr. Mechanical Engineer

We are looking for a

Senior/Lead Mechanical Engineer

Our company exists to promote and protect life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We specialize in small, lightweight, high-performance multi-mode radar systems for both unmanned and manned aircraft. From defining new markets to designing, building, training, and field support, we cover the entire product life cycle. Our goal is to make advanced radar technology more accessible.

Join Our Team as a Mechanical Engineer

We have exciting opportunities and are looking for a talented Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. Beyond technical skills and experience, we seek individuals who align with our core values and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Our Core Values:

All In – We're all in the same boat.Stand Up – We act with integrity and accountability.Can-Do – We innovate with a proactive mindset.

We offer an impressive product line, a compelling value proposition, and a dynamic team. We are looking for a talented Senior Mechanical Engineer & Team Lead to spearhead our Mechanical Engineering team and continue to enhance our advanced radar systems. This position combines direct mechanical design and analysis with technical mentorship, engineering process refinement, and cross-departmental coordination.

What You'll Do:

• Drive mechanical component and enclosure design for airborne radar, including thermal management, vibration, shock, and structural analysis
• Create and sustain design documentation, including part/assembly drawings and bills of materials
• Provide technical guidance, task prioritization, and professional mentorship to mechanical engineers
• Continuously improve mechanical engineering design processes, CAD/PDM conventions, drafting guidelines, and AS9100 design review workflow compliance (SRR,PDR,CDR,TRR).
• Champion internal and customer-facing design milestones and technical reviews.
• Support product sustainment efforts with our Engineering Change Process
• Design and support testing of radar systems to ensure compliance to requirements
• Collaborate with our Manufacturing teams to support production of quality radar systems
• Generate labor estimates and mechanical concepts for customer proposals and internal R&D roadmaps

What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design and analysis
• 3+ years of experience leading technical teams, projects, or direct reports
• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• US Citizen, eligible for a US Government security clearance
• Able to work onsite at our Springville, Utah facility

Expected Skills:

• Engineering Design and Change Process experience (SRR,PDR,CDR,TRR)
• Heat transfer, fluid dynamics, structural, or vibration analyses
• Proficiency in CAD, including part modeling, assembly design, drawing creation, and PDM vault management

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience with environmental performance requirements and testing in accordance with standards such as MIL-STD-810
• Familiarity with various manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, 3D printing, composites)
• Experience in a AS9100/ISO9001 quality management environment

Software and Tools Used:

• CAD/FEA: SolidWorks(+PDM)
• Code: Python/MATLAB
• Operations and Communication: Atlassian Suite (Confluence and Jira), Deltek Costpoint, Google Suite, MS Office

Why You'll Love Working Here:

We take care of our team, offering:Competitive salary and profit-sharing bonuses.

Work-life balance and flexible schedules.401(k) match and employer HSA contributions.Excellent benefits-Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.100% company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.Paid Time Off (PTO) + 11 holidays, including a full break between Christmas & New Year's.

We believe this is a great place to work, and we'd love for you to be part of our team!

How to Apply:

Check out our website to learn more about what we do. If this opportunity excites you, apply through our careers page by sending your resume and an informal cover letter-tell us what you're passionate about and what excites you most about this role.

We look forward to hearing from you!

All applicants must be either a US citizen or permanent resident with a valid residency (green) card per FAR 22 C.F.R. 120.15.

We are committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all human resources actions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or national origin. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, especially those from historically underrepresented groups. PWDNET