Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job Description:

V2X Overview: Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. With 120 years of successful mission support, we enhance security, streamline logistics, and improve readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company, supported by 16,000 employees, collaborates closely with clients, both domestic and international, to solve complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Engineering bold solutions with speed, ingenuity, and mission-first urgency is our hallmark, responding to rapidly evolving threats with unmatched agility and technical precision.

To lead the charge, we seek an exceptional Principal Mechanical Design Engineer—someone ready to innovate, execute, and lead from the front.

Role Overview:

As a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:

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.

Who Were Looking For:

10–25 years 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
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
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

Why Join Us:

Disruptive mission with real-time relevance and national impact
Startup energy with the resources to execute boldly
Empowered, agile culture centered on ownership, speed, and technical rigor
Clear growth trajectory and meaningful influence over strategic defense innovation

Required Skills:

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.

Desired Skills:

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.

Education

Job Requirements:

Requirements:

Bachelor's, Master's, or PHD Degree in Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) degree program

Benefits include the following:

Healthcare coverage
Retirement plan
Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
Wellness programs
Paid time off, including holidays
Learning and Development resources
Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Job Ident #: PRINC015045

Company Details

V2X

555 Industrial Drive South
Madison, Mississippi 39110 USA
www.vtxaero.com

V2X has long been an industry leader in delivering a full spectrum of Aviation Aftermarket Services with a strong legacy of extreme customer and mission focus. V2X is a global and premier provider of “best value” services in their respective markets and...

Supported Manufacturers:
95% military aircraft

Supported Models:

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Job Info

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

V2X

555 Industrial Drive South
Madison, Mississippi 39110 USA
www.vtxaero.com