Senior Mechanical / Electrical Systems Engineer

CTSi is seeking a Senior Mechanical / Electrical Systems Engineer to guide the development of integrated systems for defense and aerospace programs. This onsite role in Hollywood, MD sits at the intersection of concept, production, and delivery, with a focus on manufacturability, quality, and cross functional collaboration. The ideal candidate has 10 to 15 years of DoD and aerospace program experience and holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

Compensation

Salary: USD 110,000 - 200,000 per year

Location: Hollywood, MD (onsite)

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of mechanical and electrical systems from concept through production and integration.
• Review, check, and approve mechanical and electrical drawings and technical data packages (TDPs).
• Ensure designs meet manufacturability, quality, and compliance requirements (MIL-STD, AS9100).
• Perform and/or review engineering analyses including structural, thermal, and tolerance analysis.
• Support customer interactions including design reviews and technical interchange meetings.
• Collaborate directly with mechanical fabrication, machining, sheet metal, welding, additive manufacturing, composites, and electrical fabrication teams.
• Support prototype builds, First Article Inspection (FAI/AS9102), and production transition.
• Resolve shop-floor issues and drive engineering change implementation.
• Support proposal development including labor hour and material cost estimation.
• Develop and review Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Support RFQ/RFP technical evaluations and requirements traceability.
• Independently manage multiple priorities and drive tasks to completion.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management teams.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of engineering experience, including DoD and aerospace programs.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong background working directly with manufacturing organizations.
• Experience reviewing and approving engineering drawings.
• Proposal development and cost estimating experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Technologies

• SolidWorks
• CREO
• Inventor
• AutoCAD
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance