Principal Mechanical Engineer

Thales Group

Wired and Radio Communication Technology

Germantown, MD - USA

Senior Specialist / Project Manager

Hybrid

Experteer Overview

In this role you will lead mechanical design for new product development within a cross-disciplinary team, shaping rugged, lightweight solutions for defense applications. You will define product requirements, create detailed designs and test plans, and drive design-to-production transitions. You’ll work with cutting-edge materials and manufacturing techniques to meet cost and schedule goals. You’ll collaborate closely with management and our R&D teams to deliver high-impact, reliable products in demanding environments. This is an opportunity to influence product strategy and deliver essential capabilities for national security.

Compensation / Benefits

Competitive Salary
Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
Generous 401(k) program
Tuition Reimbursement
9/80 Work Schedule

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design elements of new product development within a multi-disciplined design team
Define products and requirements to support customer needs
Develop detailed design specifications and test plans
Create creative conceptual designs to meet system requirements and product strategy
Implement designs using latest materials, processes and manufacturing techniques to meet cost and schedule targets
Design and analyze ruggedized mechanical packaging and interconnects using CAD/CAE tools
Fabricate rapid prototypes, perform verification testing, and support transition to full production including supplier/start-up
Support R&D and continuous process improvements
Complete tasks with minimal supervision and communicate status to management

Key requirements

U.S. Citizenship
BSME or equivalent (MSME preferred)
8+ years of mechanical design experience
Strong knowledge of DoD standards and practices (MIL-STD, ASTM, ANSI, FCC, UL, CE, RoHS, REACH, IPC)
Experience leading design elements from concept to production with minimal supervision
Knowledge of electronics packaging design
Analytical problem-solving and ability to implement solutions
Experience with production processes (machining, casting, injection molding, PCBs, cabling) and configuration management (BOMs, drawings, models)
Experience with PLM/configuration management software, ideally PTC Windchill
Experience with low/medium/high-volume manufacturing and cost-focused design
Proficiency with CAD/CAE tools (Creo/ProEngineer or SolidWorks)
Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, Visio, Project)
Ability to deliver under pressure in fast-paced environments
Ability to design for harsh environments (LW/P, LW)

Strong collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams Creative and proactive problem solving Ability to think creatively and implement innovative designs Creo/ProEngineer or SolidWorks (CAD/CAE)PTC Windchill (PLM)Electronic packaging design familiarity

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