Senior Mechanical Engineer
$110,000–$155,000 year
On-siteCharlottesville, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Independently lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of complex mechanical systems for the FASTR product line, balancing performance, manufacturability, and cost. Create and manage engineering documentation for sheet metal, machined, and fabricated components while collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate optical, pneumatic, and electrical subsystems. Build, assemble, test, and troubleshoot prototypes and production systems, including cable assemblies and electromechanical integrations, to validate performance and reliability. Perform root cause investigations on product and manufacturing issues, implementing engineering improvements to enhance system performance. Participate in design reviews and share technical expertise through informal mentoring to support a culture of continuous learning.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline
- 8+ years of experience designing and developing complex mechanical or electromechanical products in a product development environment
- Experience independently leading mechanical design projects from concept through production
- Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks, including large assemblies, subassemblies, configurations, and detailed manufacturing drawings
- Strong experience designing sheet metal, machined, and fabricated components
- Experience working directly with fabrication vendors and manufacturing partners
- Experience designing products for manufacturability and supporting products through prototype, testing, production, and continuous improvement
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics and integrate electrical hardware into mechanical systems
- Hands-on experience assembling, testing, troubleshooting, and validating mechanical and electromechanical systems
- Experience manufacturing cable assemblies, including wiring, crimping, soldering, and connectorization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where engineers contribute across multiple aspects of product development
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
- Must be able to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline
- Experience designing scientific instrumentation, analytical equipment, or other precision electromechanical products
- Experience designing optomechanical systems or integrating optical components into mechanical designs
- Familiarity with fiber optic technologies
- Experience with pneumatic and vacuum systems
- Familiarity with microcontrollers, PLCs, and embedded hardware integration
- Experience with rapid prototyping techniques, including CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and prototype fabrication
- Familiarity with IEC/CDRH laser safety requirements
- Familiarity with IEC 60204-1 electrical safety standards
- Experience working in regulated industrial, laboratory, or manufacturing environments
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