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Tucson, AZ
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Job Description
DOD Sr Mechanical Design Engineer
Tucson, AZ
All Qualified candidates will be responded to in 24 hours or less
Interim Secret required prior to start
Employment type: Full Time W-2 or Contract
Rate: open to Negotiation
Benefits: including Health, Dental Vision, PTO, Holidays, 401K,etc
Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Tucson, AZ
Schedule: Full-time, onsite
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Clearance: Active Secret clearance required
Role Overview
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support hardware design, development, integration, and production for critical defense systems. This role requires a strong mix of mechanical hardware design experience, system integration capability, production support, and program execution ownership.
Key Responsibilities
Lead mechanical hardware design efforts from early concept definition through detailed design and production support
Develop and support mechanical designs using 3D CAD tools and product data management systems
Support hardware development, design reviews, prototype builds, fabrication, integration, and production readiness
Work with cross-functional teams to resolve mechanical design, integration, and production issues
Support transition of mechanical hardware from engineering development into manufacturing and production environments
Coordinate with systems, electrical, manufacturing, quality, and program teams to support technical execution
Maintain design documentation, configuration control, and product data throughout the hardware lifecycle
Provide technical direction and support for mechanical hardware, assemblies, and equipment packaging
Required Qualifications
Active Secret security clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
5–10 years of mechanical engineering, mechanical hardware design, or related product development experience
Proven experience supporting concept definition, detailed design, transition to production, and production support
Hands-on experience with 3D CAD design tools
Experience with product data management tools or configuration-controlled design environments
Strong mechanical design, integration, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment
Desired Qualifications
Experience with design, fabrication, and integration of electronic assemblies
Experience with shelter assemblies, equipment packaging, or power distribution equipment
Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or production hardware programs
Prior leadership of small to mid-sized technical teams
Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Self-driven technical leader with strong ownership of design execution and production support
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