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Viken Detection

Senior Mechanical Engineer

boston, MA

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About this opportunity

Viken Detection lists this Senior Mechanical Engineer opportunity in boston, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Description:

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-generation 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 (preferred)

Working knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) strongly preferred 

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. 

Compensation details: Yearly Salary

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Worksite address

boston, MA, 02163, US

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