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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Burlington, MA, US • Posted 12 hours ago • Updated 12 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $145,000.00 - 170,000.00 per year

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Skills

Program Management
Level Design
Risk Management
Electrical Engineering
Innovation
Testing
Prototyping
IT Risk Management
IT Risk
NPI
Continuous Improvement
Mentorship
Technical Drafting
Roadmaps
IT Strategy
Leadership
Documentation
Issue Resolution
Product Development
IT Management
Electromechanics
Mobile Devices
Manufacturing
Management
SolidWorks
FEA
Mechanical Engineering
Communication
Collaboration
Physics
Mergers and Acquisitions
Employment Authorization
SAP BASIS

Program Management
Level Design
Risk Management
Electrical Engineering
Innovation
Testing
Prototyping
IT Risk Management
IT Risk
NPI
Continuous Improvement
Mentorship
Technical Drafting
Roadmaps
IT Strategy
Leadership
Documentation
Issue Resolution
Product Development
IT Management
Electromechanics
Mobile Devices
Manufacturing
Management
SolidWorks
FEA
Mechanical Engineering
Communication
Collaboration
Physics
Mergers and Acquisitions
Employment Authorization
SAP BASIS

Summary

Description:
Viken Detection is seeking a highly experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership and architectural ownership across our advanced detection and imaging systems. This highest-level individual contributor role sets mechanical design strategy, drives cross-platform alignment, and tackles complex system-level challenges. The Principal Mechanical Engineer partners closely with Engineering, Physics, Program Management, and Operations to deliver high-performance, manufacturable, reliable, and cost-effective solutions from concept through sustaining engineering.

Responsibilities

Serve as mechanical system architect for major product platforms
Lead system-level design decisions, trade studies, and risk mitigation
Establish mechanical standards, best practices, and reusable design architectures
Drive cross-functional alignment across mechanical, electrical, software, and physics teams
Lead development of complex electromechanical systems including structures, mechanisms, and enclosures
Drive early-stage innovation by assembling and testing proof-of-concept prototypes to validate concepts and reduce technical risk
Own mechanical execution across the full product lifecycle from concept through sustaining
Resolve high-impact, cross-subsystem technical challenges
Oversee tolerance analysis, structural integrity, environmental robustness, and reliability
Partner with Operations to ensure manufacturable, scalable, and cost-effective designs
Lead mechanical NPI efforts, production readiness, and supplier engagement
Incorporate production, quality, and field feedback into continuous improvement
Mentor engineers and lead technical design reviews
Influence engineering roadmaps, resourcing, and long-term technical strategy
Advise engineering leadership on mechanical risk, capability, and execution
Promote engineering rigor, documentation quality, and technical excellence
Travel as needed (e.g., to suppliers, manufacturing partners, field deployments, or customer sites) to support development, integration, and issue resolution

Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in complex product development
Proven technical lead or system owner on shipped products
Experience designing electromechanical systems such as handheld devices, large-scale industrial or vehicle-mounted equipment, or precision mechanisms
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection-molded plastics, structural metals, welded assemblies, and tolerance management
Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks or Onshape; working knowledge of FEA and mechanical simulation
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Demonstrated ownership of designs from concept through full-rate production
Experience with ruggedized, safety-critical, or harsh-environment products; collaboration with Physics or Imaging teams preferred
Passion for mission-driven engineering and real-world impact

Additional Information

Location: This role is based in Burlington, MA. We are seeking local candidates, as relocation assistance is not available.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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