Mechanical Designer for Weapon Systems

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze kinematics and mechanical mechanisms for missile and weapon systems.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) approaches to ensure precise part manufacturing, assembly, and system integration.
• Support control systems development for both onboard and ground systems of guided air vehicles.
• Conduct Model-in-Loop (MiL) simulations for Electro-Mechanical, Electro-Hydraulic, Electro-Pneumatic, or hybrid systems.
• Apply Hardware-in-Loop (HiL) tools to validate system performance in real-time.
• Design mechanical systems to withstand high G ruggedization techniques and high spin rates.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to optimize system design, performance, and reliability.
• Apply GD&T principles in part design and assembly, particularly for defense applications.

Required Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 10–20+ years of engineering experience, specifically in missile, torpedo, artillery shell, or guided munition systems.
• Strong fundamentals in at least two of the following areas:
• Solid mechanics
• Dynamics & vibration
• Heat transfer
• Fatigue & fracture mechanics
• Thermo-mechanical analysis
• Hands-on experience in material modeling and mechanical system integration.

Technical Skills

• Advanced expertise in mechanical design and CAD tools.
• Experience with control system modeling, MiL, and HiL testing frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of precision manufacturing, assembly, and ruggedization techniques.
• Proficiency in electromechanical, electrohydraulic, and electropneumatic system modeling.
• Familiarity with GD&T standards, ideally applied to weapon systems.

Preferred Experience

• Prior involvement in high-speed or high-spin mechanical system designs.
• Experience bridging mechanical, control, and systems engineering disciplines.
• Exposure to defense or aerospace system integration environments.

Key Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex system development.
• Ability to collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and control system teams.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on manufacturability, reliability, and performance under extreme conditions.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.