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Principal Mechanical Engineer

United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Aug 2025

💰 $155,000/yr($150,000/yr – $155,000/yr)

About the role

SRC, Inc. is currently seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our forward-thinking team. As a pivotal member of our organization, you'll have the opportunity to design and develop cutting-edge mechanical systems that drive the success of our groundbreaking projects. If you're motivated to push the boundaries of what's possible in mechanical engineering, collaborate with a team of experts, and make a significant impact in the field, we invite you to explore this exciting career opportunity with SRC, Inc. Join us in shaping the future of mechanical engineering solutions.What You’ll Do

Lead the creation of complex mechanical drawings, parts, and assemblies
Analyze mechanical designs to ensure they meet system-level design requirements
Direct the efforts to develop and test mechanical designs for both our prototyping and manufacturing businesses

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 10 or more years of mechanical design experience
Strong background in configuration management (CM) and design control
Extensive experience with electro-mechanical design, writing specifications, developing test procedures and close tolerance requirements
Strong material selection and construction method skills
Experience with thermal and structural analysis
Experience with SolidWorks, both 3-D modeling and 2-D drawings is preferred
Comprehensive experience of American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) Y14 and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards

Ways to Stand Out

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDTP Y14.5) Senior Level Professional Certification
Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CWSA) – Mechanical Design
Direct experience applying MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1472, and MIL-DTL specs

What Sets Us Apart?
SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible®. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You’ll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees having served in the military — in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support. Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $150,000 to $155,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website.