Lead Mechanical Engineer

Valinor Enterprises • 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 a 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 military and DoD standards , including MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes , including machining, sheet metal, injection molding, additive manufacturing, and assembly best practices

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and iterate mechanical systems for autonomous charging infrastructure, 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)
• Develop mechanisms for automated docking, retention, alignment, and protection of payloads or vehicles
• Select materials and manufacturing processes suitable for ruggedization and weight, cost, and manufacturability constraints
• Work closely with electrical and software teams to integrate 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