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Sr Mechanical Engineer
Sigma DesignUnited StatescontractVerifiedPosted 22 Jun 2026
💰 $197,000/yr($137,000/yr – $197,000/yr)
About the role
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
(Contract -to - Hire)
(Contract -to - Hire)
Sigma Design has collaborated with an aerospace company seeking an experienced Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join their facility in Everett, WA. This company designs human-machine interface products, offering balanced lighting solutions for cockpit needs. This position is a contract to hire position. This role is In-Office
While on contract you are eligible for:
- Multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance including some with FSA and HSA
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays
- Quarterly bonus program
- Voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Salary: $137k - $197k annually
- Monday – Friday, flexible hours
Primary Function:
The Sr. Mechanical Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, analysis, and integration of complex electro-mechanical systems. This role serves as a technical leader, driving innovative engineering solutions from concept through production while collaborating with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in mechanical system architecture, advanced engineering analysis, and product development within highly regulated industries. This individual is a proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and provides technical mentorship to engineering teams.
Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and integration of complex electro-mechanical systems and products.
- Serve as a technical leader on multidisciplinary engineering projects, providing guidance and mentorship to engineering staff.
- Participate in and lead cross-functional teams through all phases of product development, validation, and sustaining engineering activities.
- Perform and review advanced engineering analyses including stress, thermal, fatigue, and structural assessments to support product performance and reliability.
- Manage product architecture, system design decisions, and technical trade studies to meet customer, cost, manufacturability, and reliability requirements.
- Oversee product validation and qualification testing, ensuring compliance with applicable industry and customer requirements.
- Collaborate directly with customers and suppliers to define requirements, resolve technical challenges, and support project execution.
- Create and modify 3D models, component drawings, and assembly drawings using CAD software (CREO preferred).
- Conduct root cause investigations and failure analyses to identify corrective actions and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Manage engineering documentation, configuration control, and product lifecycle data within PLM systems.
- Support project planning, scheduling, scope management, and execution to ensure successful delivery of engineering programs.
- Apply expertise in manufacturing processes, materials selection, prototyping, coatings, finishes, and design for manufacturability principles.
- Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences
Education and Experience: (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree
- Minimum of 15+ years of electro-mechanical design and architecture experience
- Demonstrated technical leadership experience at a Senior, Staff, Principal, or equivalent engineering level.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas required; experience in multiple areas strongly preferred:
- Stress, thermal, and/or fatigue analysis
- Aerospace regulations and qualification standards (DO-160 preferred)
- Optical engineering and lighting systems
- Program and project management
- Electronics packaging
- Solid modeling and CAD experience required; CREO preferred.
- Experience working directly with customers and/or suppliers to resolve technical issues and support product development efforts.
- Experien
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