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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation (IRTC)Huntsville, ALPosted Sep 22, 2026 · open 34 days

Last confirmed open Oct 26, 2026

Full-timeSenior

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Security clearance
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Bachelor's degree
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INTUITIVE® is a nationally recognized Best Place to Work that provides solutions from design through production to sustainment by delivering targeted results. Our approach couples the latest technology with engineering expertise and analytical proficiency while remaining true to genuine customer relationships and a culture that fosters growth and opportunity. Our diverse portfolio of capabilities and extensive customer base allows our employees countless opportunities to pursue their passions and support our nation’s Warfighters. Join our team that encourages creativity, welcomes initiative, and seeks excellence. Start Building Your Future today!

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer that will work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team throughout the life cycle of a program. The daily responsibilities will evolve as the current needs of assigned programs evolve and include requirements definition, design, analysis, technical data package development, manufacturing support, integration, and testing. You will have the opportunity to directly interface with customers on multiple fast paced programs in support of ARMY and other department of defense customers and directly contribute to the success of these programs.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will assist/lead the technical execution of projects involving multi-disciplinary engineering teams. You will work with both customers and internal program managers to define expectations, schedule, and goals on various projects. You will exercise knowledge and experience of advanced CAD (Computer-Aided Design) programs such as SolidWorks, CATIA (Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application), or PTC Creo to detail designs and preform required analysis to substantiate the airworthiness of developed solutions. In this role, you will be exposed to the entire design/development process and have the ability to influence program execution strategy.

Required

  • ABET accredited BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
  • Minimum 10 years' experience performing engineering-related duties
  • Background in Mechanical/Aerospace design and analysis
  • Experience with Classical and Finite Element Analysis Methods
  • Some travel
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance

Desired

  • Knowledge of DOD Technical Data Package practices and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Drawing Standards
  • Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principals
  • Functional knowledge of Aerospace Structural Design and Analysis IAW MIL-STD-8591
  • Experience in design and analysis of thermal systems

Disability Accommodation for Applicants - Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment at INTUITIVE [email protected] or 256-922-9300. Our process is to respond and to work with the requestor to identify a workable accommodation to the application process.

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Job Details
Location
Huntsville, AL
Type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
10+ years
Posted
Sep 22, 2026
Required Skills
Mechanical DesignAerospace DesignClassical AnalysisFinite Element AnalysisSolidWorksCATIAPTC CreoCAD
Preferred Skills
DOD Technical Data PackageASME Drawing StandardsGeometric Dimensioning and TolerancingAerospace Structural DesignAerospace Structural AnalysisMIL-STD-8591Thermal Systems DesignThermal Systems Analysis

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