Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer

Samson Rose has been exclusively engaged by a hidden company in the defense sector to find a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their heavy-hitting team. This person will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and testing mechanical systems and components for advanced technologies including unmanned systems and field-deployed devices. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of electrical, software, and systems engineers to deliver robust, innovative, and reliable products for real-world applications

A bit about the company:

• They are the hidden company that intelligence agencies, special ops, and black ops engage with when all conventional engineering companies fail to deliver cutting-edge technologies.
• They specialize in advanced capabilities, with their products having a revenue potential of $100M - $1.5B within 5-7 years of launch. Large defense corporations usually neglect these projects, and they are usually unattainable by small businesses.
• The founder is very well-known in the space. He has a previous successful exit and a Rolodex of who's who for projects that don't require the typical approvals.
• The team is made up of people from Anduril, SpaceX, Tesla, Relativity, Lockheed Skunkworks, and more.
• The team members have all achieved something great prior to joining, including creating the first of its kind tech at NASA, designing the first Hydrool board, developing next-generation propulsion, or building the best-in-class vertical take-off craft.
• They are funded by top-tier VC firms, they are already producing healthy revenue and are growing rapidly.
• They currently have more incoming projects than they can handle.

The person we are looking for will be doing the following:

• Mechanical Design: Develop and optimize complex mechanical systems and components using advanced CAD tools from initial concept through to production.
• Prototyping & Testing: Build, test, and iterate mechanical prototypes, ensuring designs meet performance and durability requirements under various operating conditions.
• Thermal & Structural Analysis: Perform detailed thermal and structural analysis to validate design integrity, employing simulation tools to predict real-world behavior.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve mechanical design issues during prototype development and production, applying innovative problem-solving techniques.
• Collaboration: Work in a cross-functional environment alongside electrical, software, and systems engineers to ensure integrated product performance.
• Compliance: Ensure all designs adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements for safety, reliability, and performance.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in design reviews and contribute to the evolution of engineering processes and product enhancements

If this role is of interest to you, please apply for it with your current resume. We will reach out to schedule an initial call.