Military Fellowship Program: Mechanical Engineer

About the role

SNC's Military Fellowship Program partners with programs such as SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide fellowship opportunities to service members transitioning to the civilian workforce. These fellowships include up to six months of on-the-job industry training for eligible service members. During this time, participants gain valuable work experience in the civilian sector and build professional networks as they prepare for their transition to full-time civilian work.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for aerospace and defense applications.
• Conduct detailed analyses and simulations to validate and optimize designs.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and procedures.
• Prepare and review technical documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate mechanical designs into overall systems.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• You Must Have:
• Currently serving as active duty military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proficient understanding of mechanical design principles and computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Practical Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• We Prefer:
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
• Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing, and production processes.
• Experience with manufacturing, production, and product support to include disposition of engineering non-conformances.
• Familiarity with FAA, NASA, and/or DoD design and construction regulations.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Clearly convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management.
• Understand technical documents, designs and test reports.

Benefits

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.