Lead Mechanical Engineer

Valinor Enterprises, Inc. • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Valinor Dispatch is developing ruggedized, field-deployable UxS charging infrastructure for defense applications and is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to lead structural, thermal, and system-level design of next-generation platforms for deployment in austere environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design for rugged or mission-critical systems (defense, aerospace, robotics, or similar).
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Fusion360, or similar) and mechanical analysis tools (FEA, CFD, etc).
• Experience designing for environmental and operational robustness, including exposure to dust, water, salt, extreme temperatures, shock/vibration, and electromagnetic environments.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and other relevant military/DoD specifications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal, injection molding, additive manufacturing, and assembly best practices.
• This role requires the candidate be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Active clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and iterate mechanical systems for autonomous charging infrastructure (IE docking stations,) including enclosures, mounts, structural frames, and environmental protection systems.
• Perform structural, thermal, and dynamic analyses to ensure reliability under military environmental conditions (MIL-STD-810, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC considerations).
• Develop mechanisms for automated docking, retention, alignment, and protection of payloads or vehicles.
• Select materials and processes suitable for ruggedization, manufacturability, and weight/cost constraints.
• Work closely with electrical and software teams to ensure seamless integration of sensors, electronics, and electromechanical components.
• Create detailed CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Oversee prototype fabrication, testing, and refinement in laboratory and field environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, equity packages, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance - fully covered for employees, 401K, development stipends, among others.
• Unlimited PTO and two-week company holiday at the end of every calendar year.
• We are a pro-mental health and pro-family company - we actually encourage employees to spend time with themselves and their families. Valinor also provides fertility benefits to those just beginning that journey.
• Fun work environment - we like to laugh and take care of each other, but we also deeply respect the mission in front of us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level