Mechanical Engineer

NexTech Solutions (NTS) is a team of experts and engineers who understand the challenges that organizations face in finding and implementing the best technologies and IT solutions to meet mission requirements. We work with our government customers in defense and civilian agencies to identify new technologies.

The Opportunity

The Mechanical Engineer (Mid-Senior) serves as a principal technical authority within the Joint Acquisitions Task Force (JATF) supporting, leading the development of next-generation mechanical systems for unmanned aerial, ground, and underwater vehicles (UAVs, UGVs, UWVs), as well or tactical platforms. This position is designed for a highly experienced engineer who blends deep technical mastery with strategic leadership, steering complex developmental programs from initial concept through operational deployment. The engineer must be self-directed, adaptable to fast-paced development schedules, and capable of balancing hands-on engineering with high-quality code development and testing.

Essential Functions

• Provide technical leadership over full lifecycle mechanical development efforts, from conceptual design to production and operational deployment, managing priorities and guiding project teams to meet stringent performance and schedule objectives .

• Oversee planning and execution of developmental operations programs, coordinating iterative prototyping, test campaigns, and user feedback cycles to rapidly mature new technologies for field use.

• Lead mechanical system designs for advanced UAVs, UGVs, UWVs, and other development programs , integrating propulsion, avionics, payloads, and structural systems to meet demanding mission profiles.

• Execute high-fidelity mechanical analyses (FEA for structural and thermal loads, vibration survivability, dynamic response), ensuring designs withstand harsh operational environments.

• Direct fabrication strategies including precision CNC machining, advanced additive manufacturing, and composite layups for lightweight, high-strength assemblies.

• Develop and supervise rigorous test plans, including lab and field tests, to validate mechanical integrity and mission readiness.

• Collaborate with the customer to and understand how combatant commands employ technology in live operations, translating those requirements into tangible engineering solutions.

• Prepare and present comprehensive technical documentation and strategic briefs to senior DoD leadership, program managers, and contracting officers.

• Mentor and grow less-experienced engineers and technicians, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with organizational and national security priorities.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

• T he position may involve mentorship of junior engineers and participation in peer code reviews, design sessions, and technical onboarding activities for new team members.