Principal Engineer - Mechanical Design and Specification

Overview

Halcon

Technical Authority

Principal Engineer (Mechanical Design)

• , you will:
• Own the mechanical integration of complex missile platforms
• Lead structural, thermal, and modal simulations across lifecycles
• Guide design validation via testing: wind tunnel, static firing, vibration
• Approve engineering change proposals and uphold configuration control
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure team-wide technical maturity
• You will safeguard mechanical design integrity across the
• entire development pipeline
• —from concept to deployment—while ensuring safety, integration viability, and lifecycle support.

What You'Ll Deliver

• Mechanical CAD architecture and integration layouts
• FEA simulation reports aligned with real-world tests
• Engine mounting specs, thermal shielding plans, and airflow management
• Manufacturing-ready detailed drawings
• Qualification procedures, change records, and compliance documentation

Must-Haves

• 12+ years in aerospace/defense mechanical engineering
• Proven experience with missile or propulsion system design
• Mastery in CAD, PDM, and FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS)
• Deep knowledge of MIL-STD-1760, AS9100, and environmental qualification testing
• MSc or PhD in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• Multi-propulsion integration experience (glide, rocket, turbojet, turbofan)
• CFD expertise in pressure/thermal flow modeling
• Familiarity with fatigue life, modal analysis, and thermal cycling challenges

What You’ll Work With

• CBOSS design standards and legacy missile architectures
• A multi-disciplinary team of engineers, simulation experts, and system integrators
• Advanced toolchains supporting rapid iteration and precision engineering
• Why Halcon?
• Be part of a fast-paced, innovation-first organization that shapes the future of
• defense technologies
• .
• At Halcon, you’ll have the autonomy, authority, and resources to bring your ideas to life—and the impact to make a difference at scale.
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