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Mechanical/Mechanical Design Engineer

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/4/2025
Job Title: Mechanical/Mechanical Design Engineer
Duration: 7 Months
Location with zip code: Indianapolis IN 46219
Shift Timing (Day/ Evening/ Night: 1st (Mon-Fri)
Pay Rate: $60/hr. - $70/hr. on W2

Job Description:
  • Expected to move into a full-time position.
  • Ideal candidates are those looking for a long-term career.
  • Candidates with several shorter-term jobs will not be considered.
Role & Responsibilities:
  • Client is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN supporting development of a diverse set of mission critical products including ground-based systems, airborne systems, weapon systems integration, armament equipment, launchers, suspension and release equipment, cutting edge system integrations, radar systems, cockpit displays, avionics and more.
  • Our Indianapolis facility also supports a variety of other product lines serving multiple Department of Defense (DoD) customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career and opportunity for rapid career advancement.
  • The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the design of new products and test hardware, as well as the improvement of existing products.
  • The engineer will utilize their mechanical engineering expertise during the proposal and concept generation phase, product development, production, and qualification testing phases of new product design.
  • The engineer will have the opportunity to design creative solutions that meet product requirements.
  • The engineer shall be proficient with 3D modeling and drafting, and will be hands-on supporting production, integration, and testing.
  • The engineer will develop solutions which leverage commercial off the shelf (COTS) products paired with custom hardware.
  • The engineer must be a resourceful researcher engaging vendors, manufacturers, and SME’s regarding design decisions.
  • The engineer will take part in design reviews at both part, subsystem and system level including Peer Reviews, DFMAs, PDRs, and CDRs.
  • The engineer will provide leadership on mechanical designs and provide mentorship to junior engineers, as well as work closely with systems, electrical, test, and production engineers.
  • In addition to their technical skills, the ideal candidate leverages strong verbal and written communication to adapt to a wide variety of high-pressure situations while maintaining professionalism and courtesy.
  • We are looking for an engineer that enjoys working on-location, embraces challenges, and has a passion to support our DoD customers and international allies.
Required Skills:
  • Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance.
  • Ability to work onsite at our Indianapolis, Indiana facility with an Integrated Product Team being hands on with hardware.
  • A minimum of 5 years professional work experience required.
  • Experience in the design, integration, or testing of mechanical components and assemblies.
  • Competent using 3-D CAD Modeling Tools (CREO preferred).
  • Working knowledge of data management systems (Windchill preferred).
  • Proficient in application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, (ASME Y14.5 standards).
  • Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to be adaptable to changing priorities and assignments.
  • Performing trade studies.
  • Must be a self-starter, a quick learner, and be able to function in a dynamic environment, and have good time management skills.
  • Must have strong teaming skills, and good communication skills.
  • Demonstrated Creative thinking and problem solving.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes including traditional CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, mechanical assemblies, water jet, laser, welding, EDM, additive manufacturing, etc.
  • Understanding of aerospace materials and coatings.
Desired Skills:
  • Experience capturing key characteristics & requirements for systems.
  • Design, integration, or test experience/understanding of any combination.
  • Airborne podded systems.
  • Launchers.
  • Airborne armament equipment or alternate mission equipment.
  • Cockpit displays.
  • Avionics.
  • Radar Systems.
  • Mobile Ground Systems.
  • Ground Vehicle Structures.
  • Custom/COTS Electronics including wires, relays, and analog electronics.
  • Design for human factors/safety.
  • Prototyping and agile methodologies.
Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) degree program.

About our Company: -

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000 people including 600 Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115 Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80 commercial clients.

Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

 

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