Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Design the Future of Aerospace - Join Us as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Are you ready to take flight in your career? A trailblazing engineering and manufacturing company in the Johnson City, NY area-known for delivering cutting-edge solutions in aerospace and defense-is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead high-impact projects that push the boundaries of performance, durability, and innovation. If you're passionate about designing complex, high-precision components and want to contribute to mission-critical technology, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact!

Hours & Pay

Pay Range: $90,000-$120,000/year, based on experience

Employment Type: Direct Hire/Hybrid

What You'll Do

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll drive the full design lifecycle for precision machined parts and high-temperature brazed assemblies used in aerospace and defense systems. From concept development to manufacturability optimization, you'll lead the charge in delivering mission-ready components that exceed performance expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design efforts using CAD tools for machined components and brazed assemblies
• Develop robust, lightweight, and thermally efficient designs aligned with aerospace standards
• Engineer joint designs for high-temperature brazing, considering geometry and material compatibility
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, and materials engineering
• Conduct FEA and tolerance stack-up analysis to validate performance under thermal, structural, and vibrational loads
• Generate complete technical documentation, including drawings, BOMs, and specifications
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical development across the team
• Represent the design team during customer and supplier technical discussions
• Contribute to root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ITAR, and other industry regulations

Why You'll Want This Job

This is more than just a job-it's a leadership opportunity in an engineering-driven company that thrives on innovation and excellence. As a key player on a close-knit team, you'll design aerospace components that shape the future of defense and flight. This direct-hire role offers long-term stability, professional growth, and a competitive compensation package. A full suite of benefits-covering health, retirement, paid time off, and more-will be shared during the hiring process to ensure your success from day one.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 7+ years of mechanical design experience in aerospace and/or defense
• Expertise in precision machining, tight tolerances, and brazed joint design
• Strong understanding of GD&T and CNC processes (milling, turning, grinding)
• Skilled in 3D CAD modeling and FEA analysis tools
• Familiarity with AS9100, ITAR, and customer-specific aerospace requirements
• Experience with vacuum or dip brazing techniques
• Exposure to thermal and stress analysis for high-temperature applications
• Background working with major defense contractors (Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, etc.)
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and project leadership skills

Ready to Fly?

If you're looking for a role that merges deep technical challenge with real-world impact, your next mission starts here. Click Apply Now to join a team where engineering is the engine of success, and your expertise is the catalyst for innovation!

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