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Stryker

Senior Mechanical Engineer, R&D

Portage, MI · On-site

$77K - $129K/yr

Work Flexibility: Hybrid Senior Mechanical Engineer, R&D Portage, MI As a Senior Mechanical ... Design, develop, and verify mechanical components, assemblies, and subsystems for medical devices.

Stryker

Senior Mechanical Engineer, R&D

Portage, MI · On-site

$77K - $129K/yr

Work Flexibility: Hybrid Senior Mechanical Engineer, R&D Portage, MI As a Senior Mechanical ... Design, develop, and verify mechanical components, assemblies, and subsystems for medical devices.

Stryker

Senior Mechanical Engineer, R&D

Portage, MI · On-site

$77K - $129K/yr

Work Flexibility: Hybrid Senior Mechanical Engineer, R&D Portage, MI As a Senior Mechanical ... Design, develop, and verify mechanical components, assemblies, and subsystems for medical devices.

Relogic Research

Mechanical Design Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$76K - $103K/yr

Mechanical Design Engineer At ReLogic Research, you won't be just another headcount. We're a tight ... development * Develop and maintain CAD models and product definition inputs that support drawing ...

ReLogic Research

Mechanical Design Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$76K - $103K/yr

Mechanical Design Engineer At ReLogic Research, you won't be just another headcount. We're a tight ... development * Develop and maintain CAD models and product definition inputs that support drawing ...

Conflux Systems

Mechanical Design Engineer

Hingham, MA · On-site

$79K - $108K/yr

No C2C / Only W2 / No Sponsorship Seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support R&D in developing mechanical components for electrical distribution systems, including automatic transfer switches ...

Schenck

Mechanical Design Engineer

Hudson, MA

$80K - $108K/yr

Training Development * Tuition Reimbursement Why work for Test Devices by Schenck? Click the link ... Compiles and analyzes operational, test and research data to establish performance standards and ...

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How much do research and development mechanical design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for research and development mechanical design engineer in the United States is $112,200.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,000.00 and $126,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Research And Development Mechanical Design Engineer vs Mechanical Design Engineer?

AspectResearch And Development Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Design Engineer
Primary FocusInnovating and developing new products or prototypesDesigning and improving existing mechanical systems and components
Work EnvironmentR&D labs, innovation centers, early-stage project teamsManufacturing facilities, engineering departments, production lines
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, strong CAD skills, research experienceBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, CAD proficiency, design experience

Research And Development Mechanical Design Engineers focus on creating new products and prototypes, often working in innovative environments. Mechanical Design Engineers typically work on designing and refining existing mechanical systems for manufacturing. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and technical skills, but their primary objectives and work settings differ.

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Infographic showing various Research And Development Mechanical Design Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,200 per year, or $53.9 per hour.

Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Aircraft Design)

L3HHCM20

Greenville, TX

$63K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

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Job Title: Specialist, Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Code: 38708
Job Location: Greenville, TX (Onsite)

Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80

Job Description:

The Mechanical Design Engineer Specialist is responsible for participating in the design of detail parts, assemblies, and installations for aircraft structures, mission equipment installations, and mechanical systems installations. Engineer applies basic engineering design and/or analytical theory with understanding of structural analysis for application to integrated system design.


Essential Functions:

  • Responsible for research, development of layouts, preparation of engineering drawings, and coordination of design activities with Tooling, Flight Sciences, Manufacturing, and Production to ensure that designs meet requirements at minimum cost.
  • Designs will be accomplished using world-class, three-dimensional solid modeling CAD tools and work will be accomplished with senior-level design engineers.
  • Can work on a wide variety of tasks and aircraft systems on various aircraft platforms.
  • Ability to walk to and from the flight line, work in aircraft hangar environment and board/exit aircraft is required.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills and MS Office.
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree with four (4) years of Mechanical Design experience in the aerospace industry.
  • Graduate Degree with two (2) years of Mechanical Design experience in the aerospace industry.
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of Mechanical Design experience in the aerospace industry.
  • Minimum 2 years CAD skills (NX/Unigraphics preferred, ProE, Catia).
  • Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Active Secret clearance.

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