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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Syracuse, NY
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About this job

 is currently seeking a temporary Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our forward-thinking team. As a pivotal member of our organization, you'll have the opportunity to design and develop cutting-edge mechanical systems that drive the success of our groundbreaking projects. If you're motivated to push the boundaries of what's possible in mechanical engineering, collaborate with a team of experts, and make a significant impact in the field, we invite you to explore this exciting career opportunity with SRC, Inc. Join us in shaping the future of mechanical engineering solutions. This is a temporary position with an expected duration of six to twelve months, depending on project needs.
What You’ll Do 
  • Work independently in the creation of complex mechanical drawings, parts, and assemblies 
  • Analyze mechanical designs to ensure they meet system-level design requirements 
  • Collaborate closely with engineers and technicians from multiple disciplines to develop and test mechanical designs for both our prototyping and manufacturing businesses 
  
What You’ll Bring   
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 10 or more years of mechanical design experience 
  • Strong background in configuration management (CM) and design control 
  • Extensive experience with electro-mechanical design, writing specifications, developing test procedures and close tolerance requirements 
  • Strong material selection and construction method skills 
  • Experience with thermal and structural analysis 
  • Experience with SolidWorks, both 3-D modeling and 2-D drawings is preferred 
  • Comprehensive experience with American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) Y14 and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards 
Ways to Stand Out
  • Ability to work on-site in Syracuse as needed
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDTP Y14.5) Senior Level Professional Certification 
  • Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CWSA) – Mechanical Design 
  • Direct experience applying MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1472, and other MIL standards

What Sets Us Apart? 
SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible®. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You’ll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees having served in the military — in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support. 

Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated hourly range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $67.57 - $85.20. The actual hourly rate will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website.  

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Posting ID: 1216677436 Posted: 2026-01-17 Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Principal