Open Positions

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 design deliverables including Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, tolerance analyses, and test fixtures
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including early production builds and training manufacturing teams
• Perform and guide sustaining engineering, incorporating production, quality, and field feedback into design improvements
• Apply engineering judgment to designs involving plastics, structural metals, rotating mechanisms, and electromechanical assemblies
• Provide technical mentorship and design guidance to junior mechanical engineers

Description

The Mechanical Shop Technician is responsible for supporting shop operations through the maintenance, repair, fabrication, and assembly of mechanical equipment and components. This role is part time and requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced shop environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly, disassembly, repair, and maintenance of equipment, tools, and machinery
• Diagnose mechanical issues and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and work instructions
• Operate shop tools and equipment such as lathes, mills, drills, grinders, and hand tools
• Conduct preventative maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and uptime
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, parts used, and inspections completed
• Follow all safety procedures, OSHA guidelines, and company policies
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and supervisors to support production and shop goals

Description

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for focusing on the challenges of integrating complex systems. The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for working across engineering domains and with product management to support new product development and integration. This position requires the application of Systems Engineering principles to support the requirements providing analysis, integration, development, and verification of new and existing products.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY

• Working with internal customers, other integrators, and development of CONOPS for the use of products in the field.
• Defining/documenting baseline requirements which may include analysis of customer/systems requirements; CONOPS development; establishing and documenting derived and decomposed requirements for different subsystems and disciplines (EE, ME, Software).
• Enable fast prototyping of new features by owning design, modeling, and implementation.
• Preparation of engineering integration documentation (Test Plans/Descriptions/Procedures)
• define effective feature integration and verification plans.
• Working with development team in establishing systems design including use cases/user stories, preliminary and detailed design, system architecture, and internal and external interfaces
• Collaborating with developers; providing feedback and insight to development teams on requirements and testability
• Working across functions and team boundaries in developing, documenting, and executing test plans and procedures for all phases of testing from integration to full system integration testing; defining verification and validation methods
• Lead the Risk Management for the product.
• Participating in and preparation of materials for technical reviews and various other technical exchange meetings
• Recommending and developing new, innovative, and efficient process improvements to current testing processes and methodologies including use of automated testing approaches
• Collaborates with other professionals to ensure high quality deliverables including transitioning from development to production within organization guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for the end-to-end execution of domestic and international shipments. This role manages all critical documentation, scheduling, and tracking while serving as the central point of contact for all transit matters. Beyond daily operations, this position takes the lead in logistics data analysis, evaluating shipping spend and carrier performance to provide data-driven recommendations that optimize inbound and outbound efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all paperwork for global transit, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and HTS classification to ensure seamless customs clearance.
• Lead the scheduling, tracking, and point-of-contact (POC) duties for all shipments, ensuring real-time visibility for internal and external stakeholders.
• Regularly analyze shipping spend and transit times to identify trends and provide actionable insights for cost reduction.
• Interface directly with freight companies to evaluate service offerings and strengths; provide management with data-backed overviews and recommendations for preferred partners.
• Maintain strict adherence to International Shipping Compliance and Import/Export laws to minimize risk and delays.
• Support the Sales and Purchasing teams by providing accurate, competitive freight quotes based on current market options and service levels.