Senior Mechanical Engineer in Sudbury

Company Overview

We are a world‑class team of professionals delivering next‑generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, including ground, soldier, and maritime systems across more than 50 global locations. Our work advances sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and augmented reality, supporting defense, aerospace, security, and related fields to protect the American warfighter, security forces, and allies.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you thrive on tackling complex challenges, you will find a unique environment where innovative teams blend diverse perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to solve hard problems. Our inclusive culture values authenticity, respect, and personal growth, while offering workplace flexibility and health‑wellness support for you and your family.

Position Overview

QinetiQ US seeks a highly motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and maintain military and commercial hardware products, including ruggedized electronic equipment for maritime applications, robotic ground vehicles, and vehicle autonomy hardware. The role serves as a technical lead for existing and new products, evaluating design changes, performing analysis, overseeing tasks, reviewing documentation, and guiding team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on support for mechanical design and product issues related to DOD pre‑production and production programs
• Perform electromechanical design, layout, and modeling of assemblies, robotic systems, and military hardware
• Participate in the formal engineering change process
• Design hardware products using 3D CAD modeling tools
• Oversee and task other engineers on project designs
• Check and approve design drawings
• Perform system‑level tolerance analysis
• Facilitate review meetings and present at all levels of formal design reviews
• Interface with vendors and identify sources for critical fabrication items
• Create detailed designs and drawings for fabrication
• Interface with customers on a project‑engineering level
• Participate in cost estimation for development programs
• Provide direction and guidance to other engineers and design staff

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline
• 5–12 years of mechanical design experience across the product lifecycle
• Experience in all phases of design and development, from concept to production
• Experience processing engineering changes on DOD programs
• Proficiency in metal fabrication design and electromechanical hardware design with manufacturing knowledge
• Experience with formal design/development processes, especially transitioning projects from prototype to production
• Proficient with 3‑D solid modeling software (PTC CREO and/or SolidWorks)
• Knowledge of design techniques and tools for precision plans, drawings, and models
• Experience with detailed drawing creation and geometric tolerancing (ASME Y14.5)
• Direct technical lead experience managing design tasks
• Excellent verbal and non‑verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to obtain a DOD security clearance

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in model‑based definition
• Experience designing hardware for DoD maritime programs

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $100,000–$130,000 USD, reflecting experience level. Compensation also considers role, function, responsibilities, relevant experience, location, education, training, and key skills.

Accessibility / Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition, please email us at [email protected] or call (540) 658‑2720.

Company EEO Statement

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.