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We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.\nTo lead the charge, we seek an exceptional Principal Mechanical Design Engineer-someone ready to innovate, execute, and lead from the front. The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer is a senior technical authority responsible for solving the most demanding mechanical design challenges, guiding integrated product teams, and driving innovation and strategic alignment across programs.\nResponsibilities\nAs a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:\nDrive technical solutions of next-gen and novel defense platforms\nDesign, integrate, and iterate mechanical solutions for armament systems, support equipment, safety-critical hardware, avionics, and for flight hardware\nLead and mentor cross-functional teams to deliver results from concept through field deployment\nDevelop Solutions from concept to deployment\nGenerate technical data packages\nWork hands on with equipment\nGenerating execution strategies and executing those strategies\nAdaptability is paramount. You must operate at the speed of relevance-engineering real-time solutions that meet mission demands as they evolve. 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We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.\n#LI-VH1\nAs a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:\nDrive technical solutions of next-gen and novel defense platforms\nDesign, integrate, and iterate mechanical solutions for armament systems, support equipment, safety-critical hardware, avionics, and for flight hardware\nLead and mentor cross-functional teams to deliver results from concept through field deployment\nDevelop Solutions from concept to deployment\nGenerate technical data packages\nWork hands on with equipment\nGenerating execution strategies and executing those strategies\nAdaptability is paramount. You must operate at the speed of relevance-engineering real-time solutions that meet mission demands as they evolve. 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