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Viken Detection is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing, highly collaborative engineering team. This role will play a key technical leadership position in the development of next- X-ray and chemical detection systems, spanning precision handheld devices to large-scale vehicle and cargo scanning platforms.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead complex mechanical designs, mentor junior engineers, and partner closely with Engineering, Physics, Program Management, and Operations to drive products from concept through full-rate production and sustaining engineering.
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical system and subsystem design efforts across multiple product platforms
Collaborate with Engineering, Physics, and Program Management teams to refine system architecture and requirements
Drive rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept development in a fast-paced R&D environment
Own mechanical design deliverables including Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, tolerance analyses, and test fixtures
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including early production builds and training manufacturing teams
Perform and guide sustaining engineering, incorporating production, quality, and field feedback into design improvements
Apply engineering judgment to designs involving plastics, structural metals, rotating mechanisms, and electromechanical assemblies
Provide technical mentorship and design guidance to junior mechanical engineers
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
7+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience in product development environments
Proven experience designing one or more of the following:
Handheld or portable devices
Electromechanical or robotic systems
Large-scale industrial or scanning equipment
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes including:
Molded plastics
Structural components
Mechanical mechanisms
Experience with SolidWorks or Onshape ()
Working knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) strongly
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of designs from concept through production
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.
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