Mechanical Engineer

NOMADICS is currently seeking skilled Mechanical/Electrical Engineers with expertise in design, systems integration, and program management to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong proficiency in CREO, ANSYS structural analysis, and knowledge of both mechanical and electrical components and systems. This role involves the interpretation and creation of complex component and assembly drawings, as well as integration of electrical circuits into mechanical systems. The position requires strong communication skills, an understanding of manufacturing processes, and knowledge of aerodynamics.

This position will be located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

·   Utilize CREO or equivalent CAD software to design, interpret, and create component and assembly drawings.

• Apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and kinematic analysis to ensure the accuracy and functionality of mechanical systems.
• Conduct structural analysis using ANSYS or equivalent software to validate mechanical designs.
• Integrate electrical circuits, components, and assemblies into mechanical systems, ensuring compatibility and functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the smooth integration of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Manage engineering programs, ensuring deadlines and project requirements are met while overseeing multiple tasks.
• Present technical findings, updates, and reports to both internal teams and external clients.
• Apply knowledge of aerodynamics to influence system designs for optimized performance.
• Understand and apply manufacturing principles to ensure designs are optimized for production, reducing time and cost.
• Ensure compliance with standard drawing practices and provide technical guidance on interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

·     Bachelor of Science in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering or equivalent field of study.

• A minimum of 3 years engineering experience in a manufacturing background
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to pass background checks and gain access to customer facilities.
• Up to 25% travel within in the U.S. and Canada
• Proficient in CREO or equivalent CAD software.
• Strong understanding of standard drawing practices and the ability to read, interpret, and create complex component and assembly drawings.
• Competent in kinematic analysis and GD&T principles.
• Experience in program management, with the ability to manage projects, resources, and timelines effectively.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills to engage with stakeholders and present technical concepts clearly.
• Skilled in ANSYS or similar software for performing structural analysis.
• Knowledge of electrical circuits, components, and integration with mechanical systems.
• Understanding of aerodynamics and its application to mechanical designs.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and an ability to apply them to the design and production stages.
• Strong knowledge of both mechanical and electrical components and systems, and their seamless integration.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Preferred Qualifications:

·    Experience in industries such as defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated sectors.

• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing techniques and their application to mechanical and electrical systems integration.
• Hands-on experience in designing complex integrated systems that involve both mechanical and electrical components.

Necessary Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. Work is mostly performed from a sedentary posture. The employee is regularly required to hear, talk, sit, and use hands and fingers to operate a keyboard and phone. The employee may be occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and lift, handle, or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.