Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2025-03-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer to join our team in Windsor Locks, CT. In this role, you will design and develop system architecture for engine control systems, working closely with a product team to define and manage components using physics-based models. You’ll also create detailed schematics and layouts, lead design verification and certification tests, and analyze test results. If you have a strong background in mechanical systems engineering, this is a great opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge engine control systems. 

What You Will Do 

• Focus on critical military projects, system validation, operational functionality, design verification, and mission performance, with future work on advanced systems.  

• Engage in critical commercial projects for cost reduction, such as ATP optimization. 

• Collaborate in a team environment to design functional system architecture, defining major components and subsystems using physics-based models. 

• Develop detailed functional schematics, concept layouts, sketches, and preliminary component details. 

• Develop, manage, and communicate system requirements to the integrated product team to ensure alignment with project goals. 

• Investigate design factors and conduct trade studies to identify optimal solutions for both internal and external customer requirements. 

• Support testing for systems, subsystems, and components. 

• Assist in design verification and certification tests, post-process, and analyze test results in relation to design specifications and objectives. 

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience 

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required  

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance  

 

Qualifications We Prefer  

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical, systems, or aerospace engineering is preferred. 

• Experience with classical mechanical design analysis (spring design, beam equations, pressure vessels, fluid flow, and thermal conduction). 

• Equation/Physics based modeling experience in any coding language. 

• Working knowledge of gas turbine engine systems. 

• SysML experience is a plus. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Experience with requirements management and system architecture development. 

• Experience with military certification processes. 

• Experience with design verification and validation. 

• Experience in the aerospace industry. 

What We Offer Benefits