Mechanical Engineer - Nashua

In Your First Year, You Will:Design & Prototype with Purpose: Create and refine opto-mechanical components that meet system-level requirements and mission goals.Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner with optical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to bring designs from concept to production.Engineer for Reliability: Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, and FEA to ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability standards.Test, Learn, and Iterate: Support testing, analyze results, and contribute improvements that enhance product robustness.Own Continuous Improvement: Participate in design reviews, propose creative solutions, and apply lessons learned to future designs.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesHow You'll Know You're WinningCompleted a prototype assembly that passes mechanical and thermal testing.Delivered CAD designs and drawings that are manufacturing-ready and on time.Contributed ideas that improve design performance, efficiency, or manufacturability.Earned recognition as a dependable, detail-oriented team contributor.Position RequirementsWho You AreCurious & Driven: You're eager to learn, ask questions, and push your technical limits.System Thinker: You understand how each mechanical detail supports the bigger system.Hands-On Creator: You enjoy building, testing, and refining real products.Collaborative Partner: You communicate clearly and value teamwork.Detail-Oriented & Organized: You balance precision with efficiency in every design.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required; MS or advanced coursework a plus.Experience in mechanical design, prototyping, or product development (internships, co-ops, or projects accepted).Working knowledge of SolidWorks or similar CAD tools and GD&T.Familiarity with tolerance stack-ups and design for manufacturability.Exposure to thermal or mechanical analysis, sensor alignment, or precision assemblies a plus.U.S. Person status required; eligibility for security clearance preferred.Preferred ExtrasExperience with SolidWorks Simulation or similar FEA tools.Knowledge of materials, finishes, and lightweight mechanical design for SWaP-C optimization.Prior exposure to defense, aerospace, or optical systems development.