Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Join the Rebellion:

At Rebel Systems, we're not just engineers. We are disruptors, creators, and innovators on a mission to transform the defense market. The battlefield of tomorrow demands technologies that are smarter, lighter, and more cost effective at scale. We're building them today.

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Mechanical Design Engineer ready to tackle bold challenges across groundbreaking projects—tactical microgrids, hybrid power solutions, advanced power systems, and revolutionary lightweight, low-cost communication technologies. Our goal is simple yet audacious: radically improve how defense technologies are conceived, designed, scaled, and deployed.

Why Rebel?

• Innovation First: Work on cutting-edge, mission-critical solutions that directly impact our nation’s defense capabilities.
• Bold Mission: Join a team committed to breaking from traditional defense norms, delivering unmatched value and performance.
• Empowered Engineering: Drive projects from ideation to deployment in a collaborative, agile environment.

What We're Looking For:

• Deep expertise in mechanical engineering, specializing in innovative, manufacturable design.
• Proven ability to translate complex challenges into simple, robust solutions.
• A creative mind with the tenacity to push boundaries, challenge assumptions, and build the next generation of defense technology.
• The commitment to see it through!

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Innovation: Lead the design and development of groundbreaking mechanical components and systems, pushing boundaries to meet and exceed demanding customer specifications while promoting innovation, efficiency, and robustness.
• Advanced Design & Modeling: Leverage expertise in advanced CAD software (Autodesk Inventor) to craft detailed 3D models and generate precise, ASME-compliant engineering drawings essential for high-stakes defense applications.
• Collaborative Excellence: Facilitate design reviews and closely collaborate across multidisciplinary teams—engineering, manufacturing, systems integration, and customers—to continuously refine and optimize cutting-edge design concepts.
• Analytical Validation & Simulation: Conduct comprehensive simulations, structural analyses (FEA), thermal analyses, and reliability assessments, ensuring that designs withstand the rigorous environments of defense applications.
• Rapid Prototyping & Testing: Spearhead the rapid prototyping process, oversee hands-on testing, and iteratively enhance designs to ensure reliability, durability, maintainability, and operational excellence in demanding field scenarios.
• Documentation & Communication Mastery: Create meticulous, clear, and detailed design documentation, including technical specifications, engineering drawings, analysis reports, tooling requirements, tolerance stacks, and end-user manuals to ensure seamless production and field deployment.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineering staff, promoting a culture of technical excellence, continual learning, and problem-solving agility.
• Manufacturing Integration: Collaborate closely with manufacturing teams and suppliers to refine designs for manufacturability (DFM), assembly efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and scalability.
• Lifecycle Ownership: Champion projects from initial concept through final field deployment, troubleshooting production challenges, and supporting systems integration and field support teams to ensure comprehensive lifecycle success.
• Continuous Innovation: Proactively stay abreast of industry trends, cutting-edge technologies, advanced materials, manufacturing processes, and defense market innovations to continuously infuse your designs with forward-thinking, revolutionary solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with a strong emphasis on mechanical design.
• Proficiency in CAD software Inventor and experience with advanced design tools.
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions and push the boundaries of design.
• Experience with complex heat dissipation and thermal optimization design.
• Experience in finite element analysis (FEA) and other simulation methods.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong and respectful communication skills, with the ability to effectively present design concepts and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to mechanical design.

Compensation Package:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Matching with no vesting period
• Generous PTO

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and the reason you’d like to join our team. We are excited to pave a new path for the defense industry!