Mechanical Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop system specifications and requirements as needed.
• Create conceptual designs for custom mechanical components and select appropriate components.
• Conduct calculations, modeling, and simulations to predict mechanical system performance.
• Participate in design reviews and technical briefings as required.
• Produce detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Create assembly drawings and instructions.
• Cook up the quoting process and provide fabrication support.
• Develop assembly and testing documentation, procedures, and fixtures as necessary.
• Assemble and test systems.
• Aid in lab and field test experiments.
• Travel typically ranging from 10-20%.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

  Benefits

  • Health & Wellness
  • Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
  • Vision Reimbursement
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • Financial
  • Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan
  • Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Continuing Education Assistance
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave

  What We Value

  • Creativity and innovation in solving challenges
  • Integrity and responsibility in all actions
  • Collaboration across teams and specialties
  • Responsiveness in fast-paced environments
  • Passion for national security and excellence

  Experiences and Background We Look For

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • 2+ years of experience with BS/BA; 0+ years of experience with MS/MA
  • Experience with CAD software (Creo or SolidWorks preferred)
  • Familiarity with Finite Element or Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis (ANSYS/Fluent preferred)
  • Capable of implementing hardware solutions
  • Comfortable working in a hands-on general machine shop environment
  • Proficient in using standard MS Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Able to support outdoor field tests, lab assembly, test and integration hands-on tasks, occasional lifting of hardware as required, and occasional travel
  • Able to obtain a security clearance
  • Possesses intellectual curiosity and a strong desire for continuous learning
  • Skilled and innovative problem solver
  • Capable of working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Exhibits a strong work ethic
  • Detail-oriented in approach
  • Proactively conducts research to fill knowledge gaps by consulting available literature as needed
  • Adaptable and able to support various roles in different system development projects

  Nice To Have

  • High level of design experience including design for manufacturing, cable/harnessing, etc.
  • Production development and support experience