Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

Title: Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer Multidiscipline Automation & Machine Design

Role Overview:

V2X is seeking an accomplished Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer specializing in machine design automation and this pivotal role you will lead the conception development and deployment of cutting-edge automation and machine solutions tailored to complex technical challenges in both defense applications. Youll operate at the intersection of mechanical electrical controls and systems engineering. Your expertise will be critical in defining system architectures innovating automation strategies integrating cross-disciplinary technologies and ensuring solutions meet rigorous performance quality and safety standards.

The Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer will serve as a technical authority in automation and machine design and provide mentorship and guidance to engineering teams. You will actively contribute to project execution technology roadmaps proposal development and the advancement of technology at V2X.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Automation & Machine Design: Drive the complete lifecycle of automation and machine development projectsincluding requirements capture system design detailed mechanical modeling controls integration prototyping testing and deployment. With specific focus on systems which can position payloads in multiple axes with extreme speed and accuracy. Must be expert in designing safety critical mechanical systems.
• Multidisciplinary Integration: Collaborate seamlessly with electrical controls software and systems engineers to deliver robust highly integrated automation solutions for manufacturing logistics and mission support systems.
• Innovation & Technology Leadership: Identify and implement emerging technologies such as robotics advanced sensors artificial intelligence and digital twins to improve automation performance reliability and adaptability.
• Rapid Development and Prototyping: Must be comfortable working in a fast paced development and prototyping environment.
• Technical Excellence: Serve as the engineering authority for mechanical and automation systemsreviewing designs performing complex calculations and leading critical design decisions to ensure project success and compliance with industry standards (e.g. ISO 9001 AS9100).
• Risk Management: Proactively identify technical risks in designs develop mitigation strategies and guide teams through structured problem-solving approaches.
• Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Mentor junior engineers and cross-disciplinary teams fostering a culture of innovation learning and technical mastery.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead and support process improvement initiatives the introduction of new engineering tools and the establishment of best practices for mechanical engineering automation and machine design.
• Support Business Development: Contribute technical expertise in proposal development cost estimation and solution strategizing for business pursuits and growth initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate directly with program managers manufacturing teams suppliers vendors and customers to define technical requirements and ensure project objectives are met.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field.
• 15 years of progressive engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in automation advanced machine design mechatronics robotics or related fields.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary automation projects from concept through production/deployment.
• Deep proficiency with CAD software (e.g. Creo) engineering analysis tools and automation technology platforms.
• Ability to perform kinematic and dynamic analysis on mechanisms.
• Hands-on experience with controls integration (PLC HMI industrial networking) sensors motors slew drives zero backlash gearing absolute and relative encoders actuators and other components.
• Expertise with electric hydraulic and pneumatic power systems.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards (e.g. ISO 9001 IEEE ANSI ASME).
• Strong problem-solving skills strategic thinking and demonstrated ability to deliver innovative technical solutions.
• Excellent communication abilitiescapable of conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences and leading cross-functional teams.

Benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance AD&D and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Why V2X

Join a mission-driven innovative team at the forefront of defense technology solutions. At V2X you will have the opportunity to shape next-generation solutions mentor diverse teams and advance your career with impact and purpose.

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