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Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer in Blacksburg, VA Full Time

GDR Defense


Job Location:

Blacksburg, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 28 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 25 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Blacksburg Virginia

Base Salary $100000 $130000

JOB #.

Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense

Job Category: Engineering Engineering Design

Work Schedule:

Monday Thursday 9-hour shifts and half day Fridays


Client Details:

Space and Defense Group is the premier motion and flow control solutions provider for the following markets: satellites human-rated space vehicles launch vehicles missiles military ground vehicles naval vessels and security and surveillance.

Our team in Space & Defense is looking for a Senior Design Engineer for Slip Rings to join them.

You will report to the Slip Ring Engineering Manager and will have an onsite work schedule in Blacksburg VA.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in a mechanical or aeronautical engineering discipline

5 years of experience in the design and analysis of precision rotating electromechanical equipment

Experience in mechanical design including design for manufacture/assembly of production hardware

Experience using CAD/CAE

Experience with FEA

Experience applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) on engineering prints for production hardware

Experience reviewing peers designs and documentation for completeness and accuracy

Knowledge of machining/manufacturing capabilities and drafting standards

Responsibilities:

Establish concepts and requirements as needed to successfully conduct and support the design efforts in a variety of engineering disciplines including mechanical thermal and electrical design and analysis in the development of high reliability slip ring assemblies.

Understand and interpret customer specifications and requirements and to be the primary interface with suppliers and/or customers for all technical aspects of a project.

Serve as the primary contributor to carry designs from inception in the bids and proposal phase through detailed design development and analysis to creation of production drawings and documentation and then continue to provide support as the slip ring product moves into production build and test.

Expand on existing technology through support of internal research and development efforts

Job Benefits:

Financial Rewards:

Great compensation package annual profit sharing matching 401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Work/Life Balance:

Flexible paid time off holidays and parental leave program

Health & Welfare:

Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical dental vision life disability Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit

Professional Skills Development:

Tuition Assistance mentorship and coaching opportunities leadership development and other personal growth programs