Senior Avionics Mechanical Engineer

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a top aerospace and defense technology client. This engineer will own the design, analysis, testing, and qualification of complex electromechanical systems for next-generation vehicles operating in space and atmospheric reentry environments. The ideal candidate will combine strong mechanical design and analysis capabilities with practical electrical systems knowledge to develop flight-critical actuators, mechanisms, sensors, avionics packaging, harnessing, and thermal-control solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineer to take mission-critical hardware from concept through flight while collaborating across avionics, structures, propulsion, GNC, manufacturing, and vehicle integration teams.

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience designing and testing electromechanical systems for aerospace, defense, or similarly demanding applications
• Proven delivery of hardware from concept through flight or an equivalent high-stakes deployment
• Strong mechanical design skills and proficiency with NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar 3D CAD software
• Hands-on structural and thermal analysis experience using Ansys, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or an equivalent FEA tool
• Experience designing for vacuum, extreme temperatures, vibration, shock, radiation, and other harsh environments
• Deep understanding of mechanisms, actuators, fasteners, bearings, seals, and material properties
• Working knowledge of power distribution, sensors, motor control, and basic circuit design
• Experience with environmental testing and flight-hardware qualification programs
• Strong GD&T, engineering drawing, and technical documentation skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across electrical, mechanical, avionics, structures, propulsion, and GNC teams
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret security clearance

Salary Range: $150,000-$200,000