Senior Mechanical Engineer

Cubic Corporation

. Conduct or participate in research, design, development, and testing of mechanical hardware .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $98,000 - $129,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design and development, including proficiency in SolidWorks and GD&T, while effectively managing product lifecycle support and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve engineering challenges.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Design PrinciplesSolidWorks ProficiencyGD&T ApplicationElectronics Packaging ExperienceDefense/Aerospace Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Hardware DevelopmentComponent ModelingTolerance AnalysisFinite Element Structural AnalysisDesign For Manufacturing And Assembly (DFMA)Plastic Injection Molded Part DesignMachined Metal Part DesignSimulation Tools (ANSYS, Abaqus)Prototype Construction And TestingEngineering Documentation Practices

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsEffective Communication SkillsAbility To Prioritize WorkTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

PLM SystemsOffice Automation ProductsCAD ToolsManufacturing PackagesAssembly Instructions

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Defense IndustryAerospace IndustryMilitary StandardsQualification TestingDoD Acquisition Process

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct or participate in research, design, development, and testing of mechanical hardware
Perform component modeling, analysis, and tolerance analysis
Assess problem severity, determine corrective action, resolve technical problems, perform fault isolation, and implement solutions
Lead product planning, product design and development, and manufacturing planning activities
Develop and design mechanical components and subsystems for military training and procurement, configuration management, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements
Specify materials, equipment, and supplies
Modify existing engineering designs
Conduct prototype construction and testing; log, compile, and evaluate engineering data
Ensure product and manufacturing process designs support cost-effective manufacturing throughout the product lifecycle
Facilitate transfer of products from design to manufacturing by generating complete manufacturing packages
Provide product lifecycle support to maintain efficient production of quality products
Generate product design, review, integration, and test artifacts within the company Design Process framework
Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks
Create, review, and maintain engineering drawings using GD&T
Support product development activities in PLM systems, including BOM management and document control
Participate in Product Design Reviews with internal and external reviewers
Assemble prototypes and engineering validation samples; verify BOMs, drawings, part numbers, and configuration control
Report prototype and pre-production assembly issues and recommend manufacturing risk mitigations
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve design and production challenges
Generate assembly instructions and manufacturing packages for production and subcontractors
Analyze assembly times and quantify labor and subassembly process times
Identify, design, and acquire production jigs, tools, and test equipment
Train production teams on assembly techniques and specialized equipment
Support pre-production runs and update procedures, BOMs, and drawings as needed
Investigate and introduce materials and manufacturing processes to improve quality and reduce lifecycle cost
Evaluate and support field-failure investigations
Perform other duties as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four-year college degree in mechanical engineering or science discipline plus a minimum of five years of experience, or an applicable Master’s degree with three years of experience
Extensive experience in electronics packaging, including enclosure design, thermal management, structural analysis, shock and vibration consideration, EMI/EMC design support, and manufacturability
Experience serving as the Lead Mechanical Engineer on multidisciplinary development programs
Ability to translate customer and stakeholder requirements into engineering solutions while balancing technical, schedule, cost, and manufacturing constraints
Working knowledge of the proposal-to-execution development lifecycle within a structured waterfall development process
Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD tools
Familiarity with PLM systems and engineering documentation practices
Working knowledge of GD&T standards and application in engineering drawings
Understanding of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles
Advanced knowledge of mechanical design principles and techniques, including product design and design for manufacture and assembly
Knowledge of finite element structural analysis, including calculations of stresses
Understanding of material properties and failure mechanisms
Knowledge of plastic injection molded part design
Knowledge of machined metal and sheet metal part design
Knowledge of ruggedized product design
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience designing, developing, and testing hardware
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to use office automation products such as word processing and spreadsheets
Ability to prioritize work, complete multiple tasks, and work under deadlines
Familiarity with DoD acquisition process and contractual requirements
Strong background in the Defense/Aerospace industry, including military standards, qualification testing, and product lifecycle requirements
Exposure to or coursework in thermal and structural analysis
Experience with simulation tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar
Knowledge of Model Based Engineering
Knowledge of industry suppliers and vendors
Workshop experience
Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits offered (unspecified)
Inclusive workplace
Equal opportunity employment