Viken Detection

Sep 14, 2026
Full time
$105,000 - $155,000 yearly
Viken Detection Burlington, MA
Job Type Full-time Description Viken Detection is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing, highly collaborative engineering team. This role will play a key technical leadership position in the development of next-generation X-ray and chemical detection systems, spanning precision handheld devices to large-scale vehicle and cargo scanning platforms. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead complex mechanical designs, mentor junior engineers, and partner closely with Engineering, Physics, Program Management, and Operations to drive products from concept through full-rate production and sustaining engineering. Responsibilities Lead mechanical system and subsystem design efforts across multiple product platforms Collaborate with Engineering, Physics, and Program Management teams to refine system architecture and requirements Drive rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept development in a fast-paced R&D environment Own mechanical...
Sep 14, 2026
Full time
$145,000 - $170,000 yearly
Viken Detection Burlington, MA
Job Type Full-time Description Viken Detection is seeking a highly experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership and architectural ownership across our advanced detection and imaging systems. This highest-level individual contributor role sets mechanical design strategy, drives cross-platform alignment, and tackles complex system-level challenges. The Principal Mechanical Engineer partners closely with Engineering, Physics, Program Management, and Operations to deliver high-performance, manufacturable, reliable, and cost-effective solutions from concept through sustaining engineering. Responsibilities Serve as mechanical system architect for major product platforms Lead system-level design decisions, trade studies, and risk mitigation Establish mechanical standards, best practices, and reusable design architectures Drive cross-functional alignment across mechanical, electrical, software, and physics teams Lead development of complex...