Senior Mechanical Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE Own major mechanical subsystems for ruggedized, field-deployable directed-energy systems, from architecture through production handoff. You will work on a lean engineering team to help ensure high-performance equipment operates reliably in demanding field conditions. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Design and validate mechanical subsystems, including laser source enclosures, gimbal and beam director structures, and precision mounts. - Perform static, modal, random vibration, and shock response spectrum FEA, then correlate results with bench and field testing. - Develop thermal management solutions for high-power laser and electronics packaging across thermal cycles. - Build, instrument, and operate test rigs to characterize systems ahead of field deployment. - Design to MIL-STD-810 shock and vibration requirements and other austere-environment standards. - Take designs from concept through prototyping, bench validation, field testing, and manufacturing handoff. - Lead design reviews, collaborate with senior engineers, mentor junior team members, and travel to field test events. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - At least 5 years of mechanical engineering experience with ruggedized, field-deployable, or high-performance systems, including taking a subsystem from prototype to production. - Strong hands-on FEA experience with ANSYS, Nastran, Abaqus, or equivalent, including test validation and correlation. - Experience designing to MIL-STD-810 or equivalent shock and vibration standards, and with precision optomechanical packaging. - Thermal management experience on high-power systems, plus experience building and running bench test rigs and instrumentation. - Experience with design for manufacturability and production handoff. - BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. - Background in lasers, directed energy, ruggedized optical benches, or vehicle-mounted systems is a plus. - U.S. citizenship is required. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary: $165,000 to $210,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION On-site in Detroit, Michigan, with travel for field tests and range validation.