Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Structures & Systems

About the Role

Embark on a journey with QDSS at the forefront of technological innovation as we seek talented Engineers to shape the future of cutting-edge projects and contribute to a culture of excellence and creativity. What we do matters. Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the integration of aircraft structures and systems across the product lifecycle. This position will serve as a technical focal point for design architecture, interfaces, manufacturing integration, certification, and engineering change management. Location: Remote; Eastern or Central time zone preferred Preferred Proximity: Cincinnati, Ohio, or Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas Travel: Less than 25% Citizenship Requirement: Must qualify as a U.S. Person Security Clearance: Not required at the time of hire; ability to obtain a clearance in the future is preferred What You Will Do: Lead conceptual layouts and integration solutions for aircraft structures and systems. Design primary and secondary structures, systems installations, and antenna installations for advanced connectivity systems. Define system architecture, interfaces, installation requirements, and Interface Control Drawings. Prepare structural and systems layouts, installation drawings, and detailed engineering drawings. Perform trade studies to optimize weight, cost, performance, and manufacturability. Develop and process Program Change Requests and manage modifications through configuration control. Evaluate the technical, cost, schedule, risk, and profitability impacts of proposed changes. Coordinate technical integration across Stress, Systems, Interiors, Aerodynamics, Mass Properties, Manufacturing, Quality, and Certification. Lead technical meetings with customers and suppliers and ensure the delivery of quality engineering documentation. Chair or support design reviews, risk assessments, and program milestone gates. Support manufacturing, production, and sh

Requirements & Qualifications

• Strong problem solving foundations, knowledge of modern engineering practices, and interest in technology systems.

Perks & Benefits

• Official mentor support
• verified hiring timeline
• and career progression.