Mechanical Design Engineer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

. Designs and analyzes electro-mechanical components and systems .

Posted 3/12/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $76,200 - $127,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designs and analyzes electro-mechanical components and systems
Develops drawings and specifications for new and modified designs
Supports manufacturing and testing of electro-mechanical equipment
Conducts studies and testing on new and modified designs
Develops design information for use in drawings and specifications
Provides engineering design, maintenance support and training for new product and equipment
Assesses new and existing equipment to optimize design efficiency, safety, quality, and cost effectiveness
Designs and conducts experiments, collects data, and interprets results; conducts analysis and writes analysis and test reports
Capable of drawing conclusions and reconciling differences between predicted values and actual results
Plans, coordinates, and executes, with guidance, a variety of engineering activities including documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical or other presentations
Designs new equipment and machinery
May assist in building, installing, debugging, and testing new equipment to ensure production capabilities
Determines maintenance schedules, procedures, and safety standards for current and new equipment to ensure equipment is operated, maintained, and serviced properly
Determines technical objectives and develops innovative, practical solutions to advance technical engineering problems
Provides technical support to failure investigations and bid responses

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; advance degree a plus
Minimum 2-10 years work experience dealing with manufacture and design of engineered products
Experience with rotating equipment and machine designs (motors, pumps, generators and propulsors)
GD&T, CAD systems, CAE systems, FEA methods
Ability to create models and drawings, present design reviews, and perform trade studies and design reviews
Capable of coordinating multiple project responsibilities
Must be a team player and have knowledge of MS Office Suite
Ability to perform analysis and studies with strong attention to details in a fast-paced environment
Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens
Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off
401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
Health and Wellness Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Referral Program
Competitive Pay
Recognition
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Inclusive & Supportive Culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

electro-mechanical designdrawings and specificationsmanufacturing supporttesting and analysisdesign optimizationexperiment designdata collectiontechnical reportingGD&TCAD systems

Soft Skills

team playerattention to detailproject coordinationcommunicationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringDOD security clearance