Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as Creo, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, or CATIA for modeling and detailing mechanical components and assemblies.
Experience creating detailed engineering drawings and assemblies suitable for fabrication and inspection.
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T;) in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.
Hands-on experience designing mechanical fixtures, tooling, or test equipment used in laboratory or production environments.
Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, including structural mechanics, materials selection, fastener design, and manufacturing processes.
Ability to support hardware through the full lifecycle from concept development through fabrication, assembly, and testing.
Experience working with mechanical and hardware design for test equipment, electronic packaging, and electromechanical systems.
Familiarity with test fixtures and test equipment used in aerospace or similar high-reliability applications.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams, including electrical, software, systems, and test engineering.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and test hardware issues.
Ability to coordinate with fabrication and assembly teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable.
Experience in aerospace or mechanical engineering environments with exposure to test hardware for complex systems.
Experience with electronic packaging, PCB-related mechanical design, and integration of RF or electronic systems into mechanical test fixtures.
Familiarity with electromechanical systems and their mechanical integration in test stands and support equipment.
Experience supporting environmental, structural, vibration, thermal, shock, qualification, and production testing programs.
Comfort working on multi-disciplinary projects involving radar, sensor technologies, autonomous platforms, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced communications or intelligence systems.
Interest in working on mission-driven programs that support national security, aerospace, defense, intelligence, cyber, and space initiatives.
Desire to participate in ongoing technical training, leadership development, and cross-functional career paths.
Ability to work on large-scale, multi-year programs and contribute to long-term hardware and test infrastructure development.
