Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engr

Want to apply Read all the information about this position below, then hit the apply button. Pay Rate: $74.36/hr. Location: Indianapolis, IN Zip Code: 46219 Duration: 9months Keyword's: #Indianapolisjobs; #MechanicalEngrjobs. Start Date: Immediate Job Description: To lead the charge, we seek an exceptional Principal Mechanical Design Engineer-someone ready to innovate, execute, and lead from the front. Role Overview: As a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, you will: * Drive technical solutions of next-gen and novel defense platforms * Design, integrate, and iterate mechanical solutions for armament systems, support equipment, safety-critical hardware, avionics, and for flight hardware * Lead and mentor cross-functional teams to deliver results from concept through field deployment * Develop Solutions from concept to deployment * Generate technical data packages * Work hands on with equipment * Generating execution strategies and executing those strategies Adaptability is paramount. You must operate at the speed of relevance-engineering real-time solutions that meet mission demands as they evolve. Clients Engineers have the opportunity to design and integrate a wide range of technologies. We design custom solutions to fit our customers needs and deliver what the mission requires. This gives a very broad exposure to defense technologies and adaptability and continuous learning are invaluable in this position. Mission-first mindset - Be ready and willing to go where the mission goes - domestically and internationally supporting integration, testing, and deployment in dynamic environments. Hands-on mentality. This is not a desk-only role. Expect to roll up your sleeves and engage directly with the product-on the floor, in the field, and at the front lines of development. Who Were Looking For * 10-25 years of mechanical design experience with growing technical and leadership responsibility * Proven background in the defense industry, including weapons systems integration, support equipment, or weapons development * Experience with bomb racks, missile launchers, and other safety-critical mechanical assemblies is a strong plus * Familiarity with MIL-STD-2088 and other relevant defense design standards * Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in high-consequence, fast-paced environments * Ambition to grow as a technical and organizational leader in a company redefining the defense landscape Education Requirements: * Bachelors, Masters, or PHD Degree in Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) degree program Required Skills: * Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance * Ability to work onsite at our Indianapolis, Indiana facility with an Integrated Product Team being hands on with hardware. * A minimum of 10 years professional work experience required. * Experience in the design, integration, or testing of mechanical components and assemblies * Competent using 3-D CAD Modeling Tools (CREO preferred) * Working knowledge of data management systems (Windchill preferred) * Proficient in application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, (ASME Y14.5 standards) * Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to be adaptable to changing priorities and assignments * Performing trade studies * Must be familiar with the integration of weapons. Desired Skills: * Mechanism Design: Expertise in the design and analysis of mechanisms (linkages, cams, gears, springs, etc.) * Kinematic Analysis: Proficiency in kinematic analysis techniques, including motion simulation and analysis software (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink, ADAMS, ANSYS Motion) * Airborne Hardware: Demonstrated experience with the design, analysis, and testing of airborne hardware, considering factors such as weight, size, environmental conditions, aerodynamic and inertial forces.