Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Provide engineering support including planning, designing, overseeing fabrication, and fielding special fixtures and machinery for the testing of military weapon systems and equipment. Incorporate state-of-the-art technology that requires adherence to established design standards, utilize existing or develop new testing procedures, and instrumentation systems. May be assigned independent responsibility for a project or serve as project engineer on a major, complex system that is part of a high visibility, high-cost program. Depending on experience, may lead a team of engineers and technicians on efforts involving transducers, calibrations, and new instrumentation systems.

Exercises technical direction over engineering, technical test support, and other supporting personnel in the actual conduct of tests in the field or under simulated conditions. Makes assignments, reviews work, and provides instructions to such personnel relating to their function. May develop process improvements including identifying, designing, developing, and implementing modifications/upgrades of existing facilities and equipment and their operating systems. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college/university, or equivalent experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a security clearance prior to employment and maintain security clearance for the duration of employment.
• Must be a current TRAX employee or affiliate subcontractor for internal postings.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical and periodic retests.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks assigned.
• Must be capable of working in extreme weather conditions including summer temperatures peaking around 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must meet the physical requirements necessary to perform operations outlined, performed, and stated in the section SOPs.
• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed, sometimes on short notice, to support test missions.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, without special restrictions.
• Must have dependable transportation and a dependable means of communication.
• Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be punctual, responsible, and dependable.
• Must demonstrate motivation, initiative, and reliability.
• Must be adaptable, flexible, and able to adjust to new or changing instructions.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to follow instructions and company policy.
• Must be safety and security conscious, complying with rules and policies.
• Must be able to work both as part of a team and independently.

Skills

• Experience using SolidWorks or other 3D CAD program.
• Effective communication in English on a professional level, both verbally and in writing.
• Well-mannered customer service attitude.
• Willingness to cross-train in other areas.
• Ability to use “down-time” effectively to the benefit of test, self, and company.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality products to the customer and be responsive to their needs.

Additional desirable qualifications

• Dewesoft Data Acquisition.
• LabVIEW Data Acquisition.
• Experience with Additive Manufacturing.
• Controls and Programming (LABVIEW).
• 5 years' experience with SolidWorks or other CAD programs.
• 5 years' Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Electronics experience.
• Sheet metal fabrication experience.
• Machining experience.
• Welding experience.