Eng - Mechal 5

V2X•Indianapolis, IN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism. To lead the charge, we seek an exceptional Principal Mechanical Design Engineer—someone ready to innovate, execute, and lead from the front. The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer is a senior technical authority responsible for solving the most demanding mechanical design challenges, guiding integrated product teams, and driving innovation and strategic alignment across programs.

Requirements

10 years or more of mechanical design experience with growing technical and leadership responsibility
Proven background in the defense industry, including weapons systems integration, support equipment, or weapons development
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in high-consequence, fast-paced environments
Ambition to grow as a technical and organizational leader in a company redefining the defense landscape
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PHD Degree in Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) degree program
Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance
Ability to work onsite at our Indianapolis, Indiana facility with an Integrated Product Team being hands on with hardware.
A minimum of 10 years professional work experience required.
Experience in the design, integration, or testing of mechanical components and assemblies
Competent using 3-D CAD Modeling Tools (CREO preferred)
Working knowledge of data management systems (Windchill preferred)
Proficient in application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, (ASME Y14.5 standards)
Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to be adaptable to changing priorities and assignments
Performing trade studies
Must be familiar with the integration of weapons.

Nice To Haves

Experience with bomb racks, missile launchers, and other safety-critical mechanical assemblies is a strong plus
Familiarity with MIL-STD-2088 and other relevant defense design standards
Mechanism Design: Expertise in the design and analysis of mechanisms (linkages, cams, gears, springs, etc.)
Kinematic Analysis: Proficiency in kinematic analysis techniques, including motion simulation and analysis software (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink, ADAMS, ANSYS Motion)
Airborne Hardware: Demonstrated experience with the design, analysis, and testing of airborne hardware, considering factors such as weight, size, environmental conditions, aerodynamic and inertial forces.

Responsibilities

Drive technical solutions of next-gen and novel defense platforms
Design, integrate, and iterate mechanical solutions for armament systems, support equipment, safety-critical hardware, avionics, and for flight hardware
Lead and mentor cross-functional teams to deliver results from concept through field deployment
Develop Solutions from concept to deployment
Generate technical data packages
Work hands on with equipment
Generating execution strategies and executing those strategies
Adaptability is paramount. You must operate at the speed of relevance—engineering real-time solutions that meet mission demands as they evolve.
V2X Engineers have the opportunity to design and integrate a wide range of technologies. We design custom solutions to fit our customers’ needs and deliver what the mission requires. This gives a very broad exposure to defense technologies and adaptability and continuous learning are invaluable in this position.
Mission-first mindset. Be ready and willing to go where the mission goes—domestically and internationally—supporting integration, testing, and deployment in dynamic environments.
Hands-on mentality. This is not a desk-only role. Expect to roll up your sleeves and engage directly with the product—on the floor, in the field, and at the front lines of development.