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Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Round Rock, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jul 2026
💰 $110,000/yr($94,700/yr$110,000/yr)

About the role

Senior Mechanical Engineer

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of our nuclear qualified mechanical components/designs, and for identifying and implementing new technologies and design approaches that will help us stay ahead of the competition.

Location: Round Rock, TX (onsite)

We take care of our people!

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Salary Information: $94,700 - $110,000 annually
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Your Challenge:

  • Act as Technical Lead on the design and development of mechanical components and systems, including creating prototypes and conducting testing to ensure reliability and safety

  • Perform calculations for and apply ASME Code to design and analysis of qualified nuclear sensors/instrumentation.

  • Having knowledge/understanding of Nuclear commercial grade dedication (CDG) principles and application methods

  • Familiarity with Nuclear quality regulations such as 10CFR50, Appendix B, NQA-1, and 10CFR, Part 21.

  • Dependent on project scope, participate in a multi-disciplined engineering team reporting to the Project Manager and working with the clients.

  • Develop design deliverables of a high standard and compliant with relevant standards, regulations and customer specific standards, such as Design Proposal Drawings, detailed design documents, manufacturing BOMs and procedures. Checking and Approval of scoping and FEA calculations.

  • Prepare technical presentations and written communications for customers and management.

  • Work in partnership with Sales to write commercial proposals and prepare cost estimates.

  • Manage resolutions to technical issues and ensure necessary change control is implemented and address commercial impacts.

  • Develop estimates, define deliverables, clarify scope/exclusions logic at bid / tender stages.

  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to other engineers and team members.

  • Stay up-to-date with new technologies, tools, and techniques related to mechanical engineering and actively incorporate them into the design and development process

What You Bring:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen

  • Minimum 5+ years applicable experience in an industry role

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

  • Understand and interpret design documents including drawings and calculation summaries

  • Excellent technical skills, with a deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles and practices

  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members.

  • Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS

Desired:

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the US

  • The role may involve travel to customers or other sites within the US

  • Experience using Syteline or similar ERP system

  • Knowledge and experience complying with nuclear, aerospace and commercial quality systems (NQA-1, RCCE/RCCM, AS9100, IS900X, etc.)

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