Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Milford, CT (Hybrid; Performance-Based Remote Eligibility After6

Months)

Company: ASR Engineering

Founded in 1995, ASR Engineering is an established engineering firm delivering advanced mechanical, aerospace, and civil-structural solutions. Our work spans rocket valves, electro-optical systems, composite ply design, modular industrial carbon capture systems, and other high-performance applications.

We combine technical rigor with long-term client relationships and a culture built on accountability and professional growth.

The Principal Design Engineer serves as a senior technical authority across programs and disciplines. This role plays a central part in shaping engineering standards, client strategy, and the long-term direction of the firm.

• Define engineering standards and technical architecture across diverse projects.

• Lead complex, multi-disciplinary programs.

• Serve as primary technical interface with key clients.

• Drive strategic design decisions across mechanical, aerospace, and civil-structural domains.

• Mentor senior engineers

• Contribute to long-term strategic planning and market expansion.

• Represent ASR at conferences and industry events.

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• 12+ years of advanced mechanical design experience.

• Extensive electro-mechanical or electro-optical systems expertise preferred.

• Advanced GD&T and tolerance analysis capability.

• Experience working in aerospace or other high-reliability industries preferred.

• Recognized technical leadership capability.

• Demonstrated project ownership and client interaction.

• Experience leading or supporting prototype hardware builds with direct exposure to manufacturing and hands-on tooling environments preferred.

Principal Design Engineers are senior leaders within the firm. This role includes meaningful potential for ownership participation aligned with sustained leadership contribution, strategic impact, and long-term commitment.

Principal engineers are expected to:

• Help define engineering standards and long-term technical strategy

• Mentor future technical leaders

• Contribute to business development and market expansion

• Represent ASR within the broader engineering community

We are seeking engineers motivated to help guide and shape the next chapter of a technically rigorous and steadily growing engineering firm.

ASR is currently only considering applicants with valid authorization to work in the United States. We are not sponsoring employment-based visas for these positions.

Regional candidates in the Connecticut area are encouraged to apply.

To be considered, please email or mail your resume and cover letter including:

Engineering software experience (CATIA, Solid Works, etc.)

Salary requirements

Relevant hands-on or machinery/tool experience

ASR offers competitivesalaryand generous benefits. Engineers areprovidedexcellent opportunities to challenge their talents and advance their engineering knowledge by working on a wide array of projects.

• Dental insurance

• Flexible schedule

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Professional development assistance

• Relocation assistance

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance

• Monday to Friday