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2026 ADGE Principal Mechanical Engineer – On-Site

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Job Summary

Lead mechanical design, development, and documentation for defense platform components and major end items, from concept through transition to production and sustainment. Serve as the technical execution lead and focal point for cross-functional mechanical teams, guiding peer reviews, trade studies, and problem resolution. Support product integration with domestic and international factories and suppliers while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring schedule, cost, and technical commitments are met.

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

•Perform mechanical engineering (ME) design, development, and documentation of components, subassemblies, and major end items.
•Oversee small to mid-sized cross-functional engineering teams as the technical execution lead across proposal generation through program initiation.
•Serve as the technical focal point for mechanical or cross-functional teams.
•Support product integration with domestic and international factories and suppliers.
•Participate in design peer reviews, conduct trade studies, and mentor junior engineers.

Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 107,500 - 204,500 annually

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife Insurance401kLong-term DisabilityEmployee AssistanceEmployee ScholarParental LeavePaid LeaveHolidays

Key Requirements

•Typically requires a STEM degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 5 years of experience.
•Experience across concept development, detailed design, transition to production, and sustainment.
•Experience in mechanical design, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
•Experience with CAD design tools, including ProE and CREO (Large Assembly Management).
•Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems.

Experience:8+ yearsDefenseAerospace

Skills:LeadershipTechnical collaborationProblem-solvingMentoringIndependent execution

Tech Stack:CADProECREOLarge Assembly ManagementProduct Data Management (PDM)ASME Y14.5 GD&TEVMEACCNC

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Security Clearance:DoD Secret

Company Brief

RTX

Designs, manufactures, and services aerospace and defense systems, including aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, missiles, and cybersecurity solutions for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide.

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Arlington, United States

Founded: 2020

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