Lead Mechanical Engineer - Judge Group

Lead Mechanical Engineer (Level 5) - 4 Openings

Location: Huntsville, Alabama

About the Company: A defense technology company dedicated to transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By integrating the expertise, technology, and business models of the 21st century’s most innovative companies, we are revolutionizing the design, construction, and sale of military systems. Our family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-driven operating system that converts thousands of data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control center. As we enter an era of strategic competition, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

Role Overview: The Rocket Motor Systems group is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our team. This group is responsible for designing, developing, and manufacturing next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct mechanical design and analysis of solid rocket motor components, including motor cases, nozzles, propellant grains, igniters, and ignition safety components.
• Perform CAD design activities for mechanical components.
• Conduct finite element analysis of structural and thermal systems.
• Generate, review, and release product definitions (engineering drawings).
• Create reports and presentations documenting analysis and other supporting work.
• Present designs to peers and customers in design reviews.
• Support prototyping, manufacturing, and test operations at our manufacturing facilities and suppliers’ facilities.
• Oversee the development of critical subsystems from inception to completion.

Required Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of experience in mechanical design and analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software and/or FEA software.
• Strong understanding of hardware manufacturability and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to travel to other sites, customer sites, or supplier sites as needed (10-25% travel expected).
• U.S. Person status required due to access to export-controlled data.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Solidworks CAD software and/or Abaqus FEA software.
• Certification in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Expertise in engineering tool development using Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, and/or Python.
• Experience with propulsion systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience, education, and skills.
• Highly competitive equity grants included in most full-time offers.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) fully covered for employees and 90% covered for dependents.
• Private Medical Insurance for UK roles and private health plans through Bupa for AUS roles.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance fully covered, with options for additional life insurance.
• Generous holiday calendar and PTO plans, including a holiday hiatus in December.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support, including fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carrier coverage.
• Free mental health resources and additional work-life services.
• Professional development stipend.
• Daily meals and fully stocked micro-kitchens in many offices.
• Company-funded commuter benefits.
• Relocation assistance (role-dependent).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (U.S. roles only).