Mechanical Engineer 3

About the Role

V2X Engineering is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN supporting development of a diverse set of mission critical products including advanced airborne systems, podded communication link and sensor systems, armament equipment, cutting edge system integrations, radar systems, cockpit displays, and avionics. Our Indianapolis facility also supports a variety of other product lines serving multiple Department of Defense (DoD) customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career and opportunity for rapid career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Design new products and test hardware, as well as improve existing products
• Utilize mechanical engineering expertise during proposal and concept generation phase, product development, production, and qualification testing phases of new product design
• Design creative solutions that meet product requirements
• Proficiently use 3D modeling and drafting, and be hands-on supporting production, integration, and testing
• Develop solutions which leverage commercial off the shelf (COTS) products paired with custom hardware
• Resourcefully engage vendors, manufacturers, and SME's regarding design decisions
• Take part in design reviews at part, subsystem and system level including Peer Reviews, DFMAs, PDRs, and CDRs
• Provide leadership on mechanical designs and mentorship to junior engineers
• Work closely with systems, electrical, test, and production engineers
• Leverage strong verbal and written communication to adapt to a wide variety of high-pressure situations while maintaining professionalism and courtesy

Required Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance
• Ability to work onsite at our Indianapolis, Indiana facility with an Integrated Product Team being hands on with hardware
• A minimum of 5 years professional work experience
• Experience in the design, integration, or testing of mechanical components and assemblies
• Competent using 3-D CAD Modeling Tools (CREO preferred)
• Working knowledge of data management systems (Windchill preferred)
• Proficient in application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5 standards)
• Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to be adaptable to changing priorities and assignments
• Performing trade studies
• Must be a self-starter, a quick learner, and be able to function in a dynamic environment, and have good time management skills
• Must have strong teaming skills and good communication skills
• Demonstrated creative thinking and problem solving
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including traditional CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, mechanical assemblies, water jet, laser, welding, EDM, additive manufacturing, etc.
• Understanding of aerospace materials and coatings

Desired Skills

• Experience capturing key characteristics & requirements for systems
• Design, integration, or test experience/understanding of any combination:
  • Airborne podded systems
  • Airborne armament equipment or alternate mission equipment
  • Cockpit displays
  • Avionics
  • Radar Systems
  • Mobile Ground Systems
  • Ground Vehicle Structures
  • Custom/COTS Electronics including wires, relays, and analog electronics
• Design for human factors/safety
• Prototyping and agile methodologies

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) degree program