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Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Palm Bay, FL - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 88500 - 164500
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
17 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
HEPCO is seeking an experienced senior specialist mechanical engineer for a permanent full-time opportunity supporting sophisticated aerospace and defense programs in Palm Bay Florida.
This is an excellent opportunity for a cleared mechanical engineer who enjoys complex hands-on hardware work and wants to contribute to mission-critical programs. The selected professional will design develop qualify integrate and test advanced mechanical precision-mechanism and electro-mechanical hardware within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:
The anticipated base-salary range for this direct-hire opportunity is $88500$164500 per year depending on relevant experience technical qualifications clearance status and internal equity.
The clients broader benefits program includes the following subject to employee eligibility plan terms and program requirements:
Application Note
This position requires an active Top Secret-level clearance. Candidates who do not currently hold an active TS or TS/SCI clearance or who cannot meet applicable polygraph requirements will not be considered.
By applying for this job you agree to receive calls AI-generated calls text messages or emails from HEPCO Inc. and its affiliates and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status national origin age veteran status disability or any other protected class.
This is an excellent opportunity for a cleared mechanical engineer who enjoys complex hands-on hardware work and wants to contribute to mission-critical programs. The selected professional will design develop qualify integrate and test advanced mechanical precision-mechanism and electro-mechanical hardware within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
- Design develop and support the qualification of complex mechanical hardware precision mechanisms and electromechanical systems.
- Create revise and release 3D CAD models part drawings assembly drawings schematics and associated engineering documentation.
- Define mechanical requirements; perform concept development material selection engineering trade studies and design-optimization analyses.
- Lead or contribute to preliminary and final mechanical design efforts including design reviews product change reviews and engineering-change implementation.
- Develop prototype hardware and support mechanical assembly integration troubleshooting and laboratory testing.
- Create mechanical subsystem test plans procedures reports and technical-data-package documentation.
- Evaluate component and assembly performance including thermal structural fit function and manufacturability considerations.
- Participate in PDRs CDRs peer reviews customer meetings field tests and demonstrations.
- Collaborate with systems electrical manufacturing test quality and programming teams.
- Provide technical directions to designers technicians operators and other project contributors as needed.
- Present technical concepts design status risks and recommendations to internal leadership customers and other program stakeholders.
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline plus at least 6 years of relevant experience; or
- Graduate degree plus at least 4 years of relevant experience; or
- At least 10 years of directly relevant engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
- Active Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI security clearance; a TS clearance that has been active within the last two years may also be considered.
- Demonstrated mechanical engineering and critical-hardware design experience.
- Strong proficiency in 3D modeling and CAD-based design.
- Experience developing complex mechanical hardware from concept through fabrication integration test and release.
- Ability to work independently manage technically challenging assignments and operate effectively in a cross-functional engineering environment.
- Willingness to work hands-on with hardware in a laboratory setting.
- Ability to travel occasionally as program needs require.
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Precision mechanisms motion-control systems actuators or custom gear trains.
- Mechatronic and electromechanical hardware.
- Electronics or module packaging.
- Thermal and structural analysis considerations.
- Size weight and power optimization.
- Creo or comparable 3D CAD software.
- ASME Y14.5 and GD&T.
- Additive manufacturing Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly.
- Prototype development materials testing and manufacturing-process support.
- Aerospace defense electro-optical sensor or other mission-critical hardware programs.
The anticipated base-salary range for this direct-hire opportunity is $88500$164500 per year depending on relevant experience technical qualifications clearance status and internal equity.
The clients broader benefits program includes the following subject to employee eligibility plan terms and program requirements:
- Medical coverage including high-deductible and traditional PPO plan options.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Supplemental health-benefit options.
- Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
- Paid time off; exempt employees may be eligible for a discretionary PTO program.
- Paid parental leave for eligible mothers and fathers.
- Fertility and family-building support.
- Adoption assistance.
- Subsidized backup childcare and eldercare support.
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.
- Telehealth and virtual health solutions including physical therapy and menopause support.
- Centers of Excellence program for eligible medical procedures designed to reduce out-of-pocket costs.
- Legal identity-theft genetic-screening employee-discount and other voluntary support programs.
- Career-development resources mentoring and continuing-education support.
- 9/80 work schedule providing every other Friday off for many eligible employees.
- Potential relocation assistance for an exceptional candidate.
Application Note
This position requires an active Top Secret-level clearance. Candidates who do not currently hold an active TS or TS/SCI clearance or who cannot meet applicable polygraph requirements will not be considered.
By applying for this job you agree to receive calls AI-generated calls text messages or emails from HEPCO Inc. and its affiliates and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status national origin age veteran status disability or any other protected class.
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