Mechanical Engineer

Your Job

We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical components and systems for high-performance aerospace and defense electronics. You will play a key role in ensuring our products meet rigorous environmental, structural, and thermal requirements while supporting mission-critical applications.

Our Team Youll join a dynamic and cross-disciplinary engineering team focused on innovation, quality, and reliability in the design and production of advanced electronic systems for defense and aerospace. Collaboration with electrical, manufacturing, and systems engineering is central to our success.

What You Will Do

• Lead mechanical design efforts for enclosures, assemblies, and thermal solutions that meet demanding aerospace requirements

• Translate system-level requirements into robust mechanical designs using 3D CAD and simulation tools

• Drive prototype development, testing, and qualification of mechanical components under real-world conditions

• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability, durability, and compliance with industry standards

• Contribute to continuous improvement in design practices, documentation, and product lifecycle processes

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience in a technical or manufacturing environment

• Proficient in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)

• Familiarity with thermal, structural, and vibration analysis methods

• Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in aerospace or defense product development

• Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles

• Knowledge of materials and finishes suitable for ruggedized electronic enclosures

• Understanding of industry standards such as MIL-STD-810 or AS9100

• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation)

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a leader in aerospace and defense electronics, AirBorn, a Molex company, is a leader committed to engineering and manufacturing excellence.

With a legacy of over six decades, we take pride in our team of passionate and skilled professionals who play a pivotal role in developing and manufacturing mission-critical products. Our cutting-edge solutions are not only found on Mars, in fighter jets, submarines, and in the far reaches of space. We understand the mission critical environments in which our products operate, and our commitment to excellence drives us to ensure their unwavering reliability. Whether you are a seasoned industry expert or have fresh talent seeking to soar in your career, we invite you to embark on a journey of creativity, growth, and achievement with us.

Discover how your talents can take flight and make an impactful contribution to our mission-critical endeavors at AirBorn!

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aqui , or tu ).