Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer - BlueSky

Accountabilities

• • Lead the mechanical design, analysis, and integration of complex systems and subsystems, including avionics packaging, structures, harnessing, connectors, and related hardware.
  • Own mechanical engineering deliverables throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development and prototyping through qualification, production, and field support.
  • Develop detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation while applying appropriate GD&T practices.
  • Perform engineering calculations and analyses—including structural, stress, thermal, tolerance stack-up, fatigue, and FEA analyses as appropriate—to validate design performance and integrity.
  • Select appropriate materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical architectures to achieve performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost objectives.
  • Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program Management to ensure designs are buildable, testable, maintainable, and reliable in demanding environments.
  • Provide hands-on engineering support during testing, demonstrations, production activities, and field operations.
  • Rapidly troubleshoot mechanical issues, conduct root cause investigations, and implement practical design fixes under tight schedules.
  • Support integration activities and resolve cross-functional technical challenges to keep hardware development and delivery on track.
  • Work with external suppliers and contract manufacturers when needed to support design execution, production, and technical issue resolution.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of mechanical design practices, engineering processes, and hardware development methods.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
  • 5–6 years of hands-on mechanical design experience in aerospace, ground support equipment, ruggedized hardware, or a closely related engineering environment.
  • Strong proficiency with 3D CAD platforms such as SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or similar tools, including experience creating detailed drawings and assemblies.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of GD&T, structural design, material selection, and mechanical manufacturing processes.
  • Experience performing engineering calculations and analyses related to stress, thermal performance, tolerance stack-ups, fatigue, and/or finite element analysis.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and the ability to translate requirements into practical, reliable hardware solutions.
  • Proven experience collaborating cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program Management teams.
  • Strong root cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose mechanical failures and implement effective corrective actions.
  • Familiarity with engineering and manufacturing standards such as ASME, ISO, ASTM, or relevant industry-specific requirements.
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements and environmental qualification testing is preferred.
  • Knowledge of power distribution, hydraulics, aerospace support systems, or related technologies is preferred.
  • Experience working with external suppliers or contract manufacturers is an advantage.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment where priorities can evolve and technical decisions may need to be made quickly.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, ownership, and technical judgment skills.
  • Ability to successfully complete required background screening and, where applicable, reference checks.

  Benefits

  • Fully remote, full-time employment.
  • Annual salary range of $240,000–$350,000, with actual compensation influenced by experience, skills, certifications, and work location.
  • Performance bonus opportunity.
  • Equity participation.
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package.
  • Opportunities to work on advanced aerospace and autonomous systems with real-world mission applications.
  • Highly hands-on engineering environment with significant ownership across the product lifecycle.
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program teams.
  • Opportunities to contribute to innovative hardware development from concept through field operations.
  • Temporary employees may receive a separate benefits package after 60 days, subject to applicable terms.