Valinor
Defense
LeadMechanicalEngineer
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“Lead Mechanical Engineer at Valinor. Skills: Mechanical design, Structural engineering, CAD modeling, Fabrication drawings. Design and engineer structural modifications. Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD models”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
Eligible to obtain security clearance, Site visits, Fabrication shop reviews
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, Bachelor's degree in Design Engineering, Proficiency with CAD software, Experience creating production-ready fabrication drawings, Experience supporting prototype-to-production transitions, Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, FEA/simulation analysis experience
Nice to Have
Prior experience designing modifications to shipping containers, Prior experience designing steel structures, Prior experience designing modular buildings, Prior experience designing fabricated assemblies, Background in heavy equipment, Background in trailers, Background in modular buildings, Background in defense, Background in marine, Background in oilfield, Background in industrial equipment, Hands-on shop experience, PE beneficial, EIT beneficial, Familiarity with ISO/CSC standards, Familiarity with ABS standards, Familiarity with DNV standards, Familiarity with ASME/AWS standards, Familiarity with UFC standards, Familiarity with military specifications, Active clearance preferred
What You'll Do.
Design and engineer structural modifications
Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD models
Create fabrication drawings
Develop construction plans
Develop fabrication plans
Perform structural analysis
Perform simulation testing
Collaborate with fabrication teams
Collaborate with project managers
Collaborate with clients
Optimize designs for manufacturability
Optimize designs for cost efficiency
Optimize designs for structural performance
Produce technical documentation
Produce engineering change revisions
Ensure designs comply with standards
Ensure designs comply with safety regulations
Ensure designs comply with building codes
Support prototype development
Support implementation
Conduct fabrication shop reviews
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Fabrication teams; Project managers; Clients
Full Job Description
Valinor is a new type of defense and government tech company focused on solving the problems others don't. Our unique model of centralized go-to-market and decentralized engineering allows us to move with unparalleled efficiency to identify unmet needs, build right-sized solutions, and get products where they matter most - in the hands of users. Unlike others in the space, who focus on the flashy problems, Valinor exists to solve the quiet, unaddressed problems-the small but significant ones that lead to cracks in the country's strength, stability, and security. Backed by General Catalyst, Founders Fund, and Friends & Family Capital, Valinor was founded in 2024 and has established strategic partnerships with Palantir, Anduril, and Helsing. We are building the dream team, and we want you on it. ABOUT THE ROLE Valinor Harbor is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to own the design and engineer its mobile, modular medical systems equipped for precision care, rapid response, and remote monitoring in austere environments. This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who is equally comfortable with a CAD model and a fabrication shop floor. You'll work closely with fabrication teams, project managers, and customers to take concepts from initial design through production-ready documentation, and you'll set the standard for engineering quality across the team. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Design and engineer structural modifications for CONEX/shipping containers for defense, commercial, industrial, and specialty applications - Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD models, assemblies, and fabrication drawings using industry-standard CAD software - Develop construction and fabrication plans suitable for manufacturing and field installation - Perform structural analysis and simulation testing to validate design integrity, load capacity, and code compliance - Collaborate with fabrication teams, project managers, and clients to ensure designs meet project requirements and production capab
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