Senior Mechanical Engineer

Aeon Industrial Inc 5e457709 F072 437c 8853 6d04aad5e9a9

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Austin, TX Until 8/23/2026 5+ years exp First posted May 22, 2026 Last posted May 22, 2026
Job description

About Aeon Industrial Inc.

Aeon develops tactical missile systems faster and more affordable than the traditional defense industrial base.

Description

Description

Seeking a mechanical engineer capable of designing, analyzing, and producing complex mechanical systems including structural components and dynamic assemblies while considering thermal management solutions. Previous hands-on testing experience is a requirement. The candidate should be capable of executing a project from conceptual design to qualification and subsequent high-volume production. Aerospace or Defense design background is preferred, however all applicable experience will be considered.

Skills:

  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Structural analysis (stress, fatigue, dynamics)
  • Mechanical design (CAD modeling, assemblies)
  • Simulation software (ANSYS)
  • CAD software (Siemens NX Preferred)
  • Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing/Analysis
  • First Principles Design
  • Thermal systems design
  • Design optimization
  • Manufacturing and assembly processes
  • Laboratory familiarity (testing equipment, instrumentation, data acquisition)
  • Environmental testing and qualification (MIL-STD standards)
  • MATLAB/Python programming
  • Project management and leadership
  • Communication/teamwork/project ownership


About this role

Summary

Design, analyze, and produce complex mechanical systems for defense with testing and project management.

Job title

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

must be based in Austin, TX, remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

stress analysisfatiguedynamicsCADANSYSSiemens NXdimensional tolerancingthermal designMATLABPythonproject managementteamwork

Preferred skills

aerospacedefenseMIL-STD standards

Specializations

structural analysisthermal systemsCAD modelingsimulation softwaretest and qualification
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Austin, TX, USA

On-site City