Principal Mechanical Engineer

Youre a seasoned mechanical engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and leading multidisciplinary teams. You bring curiosity creativity and a deep commitment to engineering excellence. Youre energized by turning inventive ideas into innovative productsand you know how to guide others in doing the same. 

You communicate clearly and confidently with clients and colleagues alike and you build trust through transparency integrity and collaboration. Youre not afraid to speak the truth especially when it helps move the work forward. 

What Youll Do 

• Lead the design development and delivery of robust mechanical and electromechanical systemsfrom concept through mass production. 
• Guide cross-functional teams through technical problem-solving prototyping validation and client engagement. 
• Shape project strategy and execution ensuring alignment between engineering rigor user needs and business goals. 
• Serve as a senior technical advisor to clients helping define product architecture development pathways and innovation opportunities. 
• Contribute to business development through proposal writing client conversations and thought leadership. 
• Mentor junior engineers and consultants fostering growth and technical excellence across the team. 
  
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Qualifications :

• BS or MS in mechanical engineering or related field with 10 years of experience in product development or consulting. 
• Proven leadership in complex multidisciplinary projects especially those involving electromechanical systems and user-centered design. 
• Expertise in one or more of the following: mechatronics structural design dynamics thermal systems fluid dynamics controls acoustics precision mechanisms or DFM. 
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and engineering analysis tools (Python MATLAB FEA etc.). 
• Strong communication skills and experience working directly with clients and external partners. 
• A portfolio or selected work examples that demonstrate your impact and approach

Additional Information :

Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment including up to 5 days per week on a client site

Life At PA encompasses our peoples experience at PA. Its about how we enrich peoples working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work.

Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams and support our communities to deliver insight and impact solving the worlds most complex challenges. Were focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self.

Find out more about Life at PA here.

We are dedicated to supporting the physical emotional social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits:

Benefits package at PA  

• Group medical insurance 
• Health Savings Account with company match 
• Teladoc and informed Nurse line resources 
• Long term care plan 
• Group dental insurance 
• Vision plan 
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company profit sharing contribution 
• Commuter and Parking tax-savings benefit 
• 15 days paid vacation days with the opportunity to buy five additional days 
• 10 paid Holidays plus 10 paid sick days 
• Company and Voluntary income protection benefits 
• Gym and health incentive reimbursement 
• Pet and legal insurance Plans 
• Employee Assistance Plan 
• Annual performance-based bonus 

Were committed to advancing equality. We recruit retain reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age background disability genetic information parental or family status religion or belief race ethnicity nationality sex sexual orientation gender identity (or expression) political belief veteran status or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

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In compliance with California Equal Pay Transparency Act PA is required to provide a reasonable salary range for this role.  This salary range is specific to the State of California and is commensurate with experience market data applicant skills internal equity and/or degrees/certifications. California Salary: $174500 - $233000.00

The salary range for this role takes into account the many  factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs. 

At PA our compensation philosophy is to hire at or near the midpoint of the stated range and it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum for the role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time