- Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States
- 12+ years
Senior Mechanical Engineer responsible for structural and thermal analysis of defense electronics, EO/IR systems, RF hardware, avionics, and mission-critical products within Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS).
Responsibilities
- Serve as the recognized subject matter expert and technical authority for structural and thermal analysis of defense electronics, EO/IR systems, RF hardware, avionics, and mission-critical products.
- Influence product architectures, design decisions, technology roadmaps, and long‑range engineering strategy through early lifecycle analysis, risk assessment, and technical consultation.
- Lead the resolution of complex structural, thermal, vibration, shock, fatigue, and electronics reliability challenges using advanced analytical methods and simulation technologies.
- Provide independent technical oversight and approval of finite element modeling approaches, assumptions, validation methods, and analytical conclusions for high‑consequence engineering decisions.
- Chair the Structural and Thermal Analysis Review Board, establishing and enforcing expectations for technical rigor, documentation quality, model credibility, validation requirements, and engineering excellence across AMS programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Nice to have: Master's Degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline