Director, Mechanical Engineering — Space Systems Leader

Trident Systems is seeking a Director of Mechanical Engineering in Sterling, VA to build and lead the mechanical engineering discipline for DoD, IC, and Civil space programs. This dual-track role blends people leadership with Cognizant Mechanical Engineer authority over mechanical designs and analyses.

The successful candidate will define engineering processes, set technical direction across structural, thermal, and electro-mechanical domains, and partner with program managers and chief