Lead Mechanical Engineer

Post Date

Aug 12, 2026

Location

Huntsville,
Alabama

ZIP/Postal Code

35824
US
Oct 17, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

HSV-45cf9cf8-06f8-4ab3-9ed8-e1ab5b803781

Pay Rate

$150k - $168k (estimate)

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their team. This individual will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of 4-5 junior engineers while providing mechanical engineering support across a variety of federal programs. The role will include both hands-on mechanical engineering work and the performance of engineering analyses. We are seeking someone with 8-10 years of hands-on mechanical engineering experience and 4-5 years of leadership experience managing and developing engineering teams.

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Required Skills & Experience

-8-10 years of hands on mechanical engineering experience
-Ideally 5 years in a leadership role
-FEA ANSYS for analysis experience
-AutoCAD 2D & 3D experience
-Creo or Solidworks
-DoD experience and has an understanding of MIL Standards
-Ability to obtain a US Clearance

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.