Specialist Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a Specialist Mechanical Engineer to support design efforts by performing mechanical engineering design and analysis to establish the validity of proposed designs. They will also participate in design reviews and provide feedback to enhance the structural and thermal performance of components and mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Develop working designs, computer solid models, and design layouts of complex parts, mechanisms, and optical mounting using MCAD/MCAE tools.
• Create/review detail and assembly drawings to ASME Y14.100 and internal standards.
• Perform and document structural and thermal analysis utilizing classical techniques and finite element analysis to establish the validity of proposed designs.
• Perform kinematic and dynamic analysis of mechanisms, modal shock, and vibration analysis.
• Conduct and document thermal analysis and flow-induced vibration analysis.
• Work with mechanical designers and other engineers to optimize designs for structural and thermal performance.
• Prepare and review design documentation in accordance with contract requirements and/or internal standards.
• Support the creation of technical performance specifications and assist the Purchasing Dept. with procurement of items as necessary.
• Contribute to technical proposal efforts as part of a program capture team.
• Perform estimates for manpower and other resource factors for related tasks. Provide tasking inputs to support Integrated Master Schedule creation and maintenance.
• Prepare and present internal and external design reviews, Preliminary Design Review, and Critical Design Review activities to demonstrate the design meets all specifications and customer requirements.
• Critically examine new or existing designs to verify that design principles have been correctly applied.
• Support the assembly and integration of products/systems, including mechanical system and component alignment, testing, troubleshooting, and evaluation.
• Ensure quality through adherence to the Quality Systems Manual, applicable Standard Work Instructions, and other standards invoked internally or contractually.
• Work independently and check/verify work performed by peers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 4 or more years of experience in the Mechanical Engineering field, or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Software proficiency: CREO MCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Experience with analysis tools such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, CFDesign, PTC CREO/Simulate, and MathCAD.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret clearance.

Schedule

9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off.

Pay

The salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $88,500 - $164,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Job Location: Northampton, MA

Travel: Up to 10%