Mechanical Engineer

Essential Job Duties

• Perform engineering duties in designing, developing, constructing and testing of Navy training devices.
• Analyze user needs and system requirements to support mechanical system design.
• Prepare performance specifications describing functional, interface, and performance criteria for mechanical components and systems.
• Carry out trade studies, identify technical options, and support decision analyses.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost analyses for mechanical designs and fabrication tasks.
• Create both logical and physical mechanical designs to achieve system requirements.
• Produce and verify engineering drawings using CAD software, and ensure designs meet standards.
• Design mechanical parts, assemblies, and support systems for military or training applications.
• Support fabrication efforts, oversee quality compliance, and verify manufactured parts align with design intent.
• Develop and implement quality control measures for mechanical fabrication and testing.
• Prepare engineering reports, test procedures, and status documentation.
• Conduct mechanical testing, record results, evaluate system performance, and verify requirement compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues; propose corrective actions and system improvements.
• Participate in engineering reviews, design reviews, and technical meetings.
• Support configuration management and maintain accurate documentation of mechanical designs, modifications, and tests.

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of mechanical fabrication experience, including producing parts, assemblies, fixtures, or mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and assembly instructions, including blueprints, dimensioned drawings, tolerances, and engineering specifications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of: engineering theory, engineering fundamentals, design, quality assurance, reliability and maintainability, cost estimating, risk analysis, metrics, Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition policies and procedures.
• Mechanical assembly experience, including fitting, aligning, fastening, and validating mechanical components.
• Proficient with hand tools and power tools, with strong mechanical workmanship and safety awareness.
• Experience operating CNC machine tools (mills, lathes, etc.).

Beneficial

• Experience using mechanical CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.).

Experience Should Also Include

• Understanding of engineering fundamentals, mechanical design principles, tolerances, materials, and fabrication methods.
• Ability to interpret and apply mechanical specifications and industry standards.
• Communication skills for documenting work and collaborating with engineers, technicians, and program stakeholders.
• Experience working in production, prototyping, or engineering environments.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes (preferred).

Education Requirements

• B.S. in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.

Security Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.