SENIOR SPECIALIST, MECHANICAL ENGINEER -- JOB #41867

Job Description

Job Description

SENIOR SPECIALIST, MECHANICAL ENGINEER — JOB #41867

  Location: Palm Bay, Florida

  Salary: $88,500–$164,500 per year
✅  Permanent, Full-Time Position

  Active Top Secret Clearance Required

 9/80 Work Schedule — Every Other Friday Off
✈️  Relocation Assistance May Be Available

PERMANENT CAREER OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced  Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer for a permanent, full-time opportunity supporting advanced aerospace and defense programs in  Palm Bay, Florida .

This is an excellent opportunity for a cleared mechanical engineer seeking long-term career stability, strong compensation, comprehensive benefits, challenging technical work, and a highly desirable 9/80 schedule .

Salary Range: $88,500–$164,500 per year , based on experience and qualifications.

REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE

Candidates must currently hold:

✅  Active Top Secret clearance

OR

✅  Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

Candidates whose Top Secret clearance was active within the  last two years may also be considered .

Candidates must also be able to meet applicable  favorable polygraph requirements .

Candidates without the required Top Secret-level clearance should not apply.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer will perform mechanical design, development, qualification, integration, and testing activities involving complex mechanical hardware, precision mechanisms, and electro-mechanical systems.

The selected engineer will work within a multidisciplinary program team and may take ownership of significant portions of mechanical systems as programs evolve.

This role requires strong hands-on engineering ability, mechanical hardware development experience, 3D CAD proficiency, and the ability to independently manage technically challenging assignments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities may include:

• Design and development of complex mechanical hardware

• Precision mechanism and electro-mechanical system development

• Creation and modification of 3D CAD models

• Development of engineering drawings and schematics

• Requirements definition and concept generation

• Material selection and engineering trade studies

• Design sensitivity and optimization studies

• Preliminary and final mechanical design

• Mechanical hardware assembly and integration

• Prototype development

• Development of mechanical subsystem test plans and procedures

• Testing and evaluation of components and assemblies

• Generation of  Technical Data Package documentation

• Creation of part and assembly drawings

• Participation in engineering peer reviews

• Participation in  PDRs and CDRs

• Product change reviews and engineering change implementation

• Collaboration with electrical, systems, manufacturing, test, and other engineering disciplines

• Supporting field testing and demonstrations

• Directing designers, technicians, and operators when required

• Presenting technical concepts and program information to internal leadership, customers, and stakeholders

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must meet one of the following:

Bachelor's Degree + minimum 6 years of relevant experience

OR

Graduate Degree + minimum 4 years of relevant experience

OR

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Additional requirements include:

• Mechanical engineering and hardware design experience

• Strong 3D modeling/CAD capabilities

• Experience designing and developing critical mechanical hardware

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision

• Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Willingness to work hands-on with hardware in a laboratory environment

• Strong engineering documentation skills

• Ability to travel occasionally

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience in any of the following is highly desirable:

• Precision mechanisms

• Mechatronic systems

• Electro-mechanical hardware

• Electronics and module packaging

• Thermal and structural loading considerations

• Size, weight, and power optimization

•  Creo CAD

•  ASME Y14.5

•  GD&T — Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

• Additive manufacturing

• Design for Manufacturing

• Design for Assembly

• Part optimization

• Actuators

• Custom gear trains

• Electro-optical systems

• Materials testing

• Manufacturing processes

• Prototype development

• Aerospace or defense hardware programs

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  Base Salary: $88,500–$164,500 per year

✅ Permanent, Full-Time Employment

✅ Comprehensive Benefits Package

✅ 9/80 Work Schedule

✅ Every Other Friday Off

✅ Relocation Assistance May Be Available for an Ideal Candidate

WORK SCHEDULE

This position operates on a 9/80 schedule .

Employees work 80 hours over nine workdays during a two-week period , generally receiving  every other Friday off .

POSITION DETAILS

Job Number: 41867

Location: Palm Bay, Florida

Employment: Permanent / Full-Time

Salary: $88,500–$164,500

Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense

Category: Mechanical Engineering

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior

Travel: Occasional

Relocation Assistance: Possible for an ideal candidate

SCREENING QUESTION

Do you currently hold an active Top Secret clearance or higher, or have you held an active Top Secret clearance within the last two years?

☐ Yes
☐ No

Candidates answering  No will generally not meet the mandatory clearance requirement.

APPLY NOW

Qualified cleared mechanical engineers are encouraged to apply immediately.

Please submit an updated resume showing:

• Current security clearance level
• Mechanical engineering experience
• CAD/Creo experience
• Precision mechanism or electro-mechanical hardware experience
• Education
• Current location
• Relocation availability, if applicable

Please reference Job #41867 when applying.

The company supports complex engineering programs involving mechanical systems, electro-mechanical hardware, communications, sensing, space, and defense technologies. Its engineering teams work on highly specialized products that require precision design, rigorous testing, and close collaboration across multiple technical disciplines.

Company Description

The company supports complex engineering programs involving mechanical systems, electro-mechanical hardware, communications, sensing, space, and defense technologies. Its engineering teams work on highly specialized products that require precision design, rigorous testing, and close collaboration across multiple technical disciplines.