Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Belcan : Job Details

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Belcan

Job Location : Indianapolis,IN, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-12T03:16:27Z

Job Description :

Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engr

Pay Rate: $74.36/hr.

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Zip Code: 46219

Duration: 9months

Keyword's: #Indianapolisjobs; #MechanicalEngrjobs.

Start Date: Immediate

Job Description:

To lead the charge, we seek an exceptional Principal Mechanical Design Engineer-someone ready to innovate, execute, and lead from the front.

Role Overview:

As a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:

* Drive technical solutions of next-gen and novel defense platforms

* Design, integrate, and iterate mechanical solutions for armament systems, support equipment, safety-critical hardware, avionics, and for flight hardware

* Lead and mentor cross-functional teams to deliver results from concept through field deployment

* Develop Solutions from concept to deployment

* Generate technical data packages

* Work hands on with equipment

* Generating execution strategies and executing those strategies

Adaptability is paramount.

You must operate at the speed of relevance-engineering real-time solutions that meet mission demands as they evolve.

Client s Engineers have the opportunity to design and integrate a wide range of technologies.

We design custom solutions to fit our customers needs and deliver what the mission requires.

This gives a very broad exposure to defense technologies and adaptability and continuous learning are invaluable in this position.

Mission-first mindset - Be ready and willing to go where the mission goes - domestically and internationally supporting integration, testing, and deployment in dynamic environments.

Hands-on mentality. This is not a desk-only role. Expect to roll up your sleeves and engage directly with the product-on the floor, in the field, and at the front lines of development.

Who We re Looking For

* 10-25 years of mechanical design experience with growing technical and leadership responsibility

* Proven background in the defense industry, including weapons systems integration, support equipment, or weapons development

* Experience with bomb racks, missile launchers, and other safety-critical mechanical assemblies is a strong plus

* Familiarity with MIL-STD-2088 and other relevant defense design standards

* Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in high-consequence, fast-paced environments

* Ambition to grow as a technical and organizational leader in a company redefining the defense landscape

Education Requirements:

* Bachelor s, Master s, or PHD Degree in Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) degree program

Required Skills:

* Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance

* Ability to work onsite at our Indianapolis, Indiana facility with an Integrated Product Team being hands on with hardware.

* A minimum of 10 years professional work experience required.

* Experience in the design, integration, or testing of mechanical components and assemblies

* Competent using 3-D CAD Modeling Tools (CREO preferred)

* Working knowledge of data management systems (Windchill preferred)

* Proficient in application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, (ASME Y14.5 standards)

* Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to be adaptable to changing priorities and assignments

* Performing trade studies

* Must be familiar with the integration of weapons.

Desired Skills:

* Mechanism Design: Expertise in the design and analysis of mechanisms (linkages, cams, gears, springs, etc.)

* Kinematic Analysis: Proficiency in kinematic analysis techniques, including motion simulation and analysis software (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink, ADAMS, ANSYS Motion)

* Airborne Hardware: Demonstrated experience with the design, analysis, and testing of airborne hardware, considering factors such as weight, size, environmental conditions, aerodynamic and inertial forces.

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