Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the Humanitarian Demining Program at Fort Belvoir, VA. The Humanitarian Demining (HD) Program is a U.S. government-supported effort focused on developing technology that helps locate, identify, and safely clear landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) left behind by wars and military conflicts.

In this role, you’ll provide critical support to the HD program engineering staff in the design, construction, systems integration, testing, and deployment of mechanical demining systems. This role demands experience in maintaining and repairing heavy construction and agricultural equipment, diagnosing complex mobile system failures, and performing necessary repairs and modifications in both laboratory and field settings.

Essential Job Duties:

• Create 3D models, technical drawings, and blueprints using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and simulation software
• Conduct design, construction and integration in the development of mechanical demining systems, to include components of those systems.
• Run, repair, and maintain heavy construction and agricultural equipment.
• Diagnose failures in diesel and gas engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems, and perform repairs and modifications.
• Provide operational training for global partners and support test activities at domestic and international field test sites.
• Record and analyze test data to produce technical reports.
• Test and demonstrate HD equipment to validate performance against measurable requirements.
• Create sketches, rough layouts, record data, make computations, analyze results, and write reports.
• Prepare layouts and drawings for parts manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Review project instructions and blueprints to determine test specifications and objectives.
• Operate heavy equipment and perform welding and fabrication tasks.
• Conduct mechanical fault diagnosis and fleet maintenance.
• Conduct inventories of spare parts shipments and assist in the loading and securing of equipment for international shipments.
• Complete safety training for shop equipment and obtain operator licenses.
• Maintain a current passport and be willing to travel globally in support of the program.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Create 3D models, technical drawings, and blueprints using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and simulation software
• Experience in repairing and maintaining heavy construction and agricultural equipment.
• Strong ability to diagnose and repair complex mobile systems, including diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in heavy equipment operation, welding, fabrication, mechanical fault diagnosis, and fleet maintenance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to conduct general wiring and repairs.
• Experience in recording and analyzing test data, producing technical reports, and making recommendations for product or test method changes.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Completion of safety training for shop equipment and operator licenses.
• Willingness and ability to travel globally to support demining operations.
• Travel may be required up to 25% both domestic and international.
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.
• ASE Diesel Certification and CDL License

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience in a similar role supporting demining or other humanitarian efforts.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.