What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer II position at TRISTAR?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Mechanical Engineer II to join our team and provide essential engineering and technical support to the Electro-Optic Technology Division. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to advanced weapon and targeting sensor systems, supporting critical projects such as the MK38 Mod 4, MK20/MK46, and MK38 Toplite. The successful candidate will be part of the Weapon and Targeting Sensor Systems Branch (Code LXNT), collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful development and integration of cutting-edge technology.
Position Responsibilities
TRISTAR is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned professional services company supporting the U.S. Department of Defense programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions.
TRISTAR was founded in March 1995 and has built an employee-focused collaborative environment which enables our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet our customers’ mission critical challenges. TRISTAR’s core capabilities support customers with end-to-end solutions.
For over 30 years, TRISTAR has demonstrated and perfected our ability to successfully manage any task, small or large no matter how difficult or complex.
TRISTAR is proud to serve the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies.
TRISTAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Full-time
Description
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Mechanical Engineer II to join our team and provide essential engineering and technical support to the Electro-Optic Technology Division. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to advanced weapon and targeting sensor systems, supporting critical projects such as the MK38 Mod 4, MK20/MK46, and MK38 Toplite. The successful candidate will be part of the Weapon and Targeting Sensor Systems Branch (Code LXNT), collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful development and integration of cutting-edge technology.
Position Responsibilities
- Perform trade studies, engineering/technical analysis and other technical evaluations to assist MK38 Mod 4, MK20/MK46 and MK38 Toplite teams in requirements allocation.
- Assist in the development and finalization of requirements, behavior, use cases, architecture and other relevant technical documents related to the MK38 Mod 4, MK20/MK46 and MK38 Toplite programs
- Review technical documents and recommend improvements to foster standardization of document types, document format and data file naming.
- Write procedures, work instructions and design practices criteria to standardize Electro-Optic Technology work products.
- Investigate issues pertaining to the MK38 Mod 4, MK20/MK46 and MK38 Toplite system requirements and associated engineering changes.
- Support engineering testing and investigations related to obsolescence management or considerations for improved system design
- Evaluate technical specifications and applicable performance requirements.
- Recommend and prepare inputs for test plans, procedures, etc. and provide other recommendations as needed for MK38 Mod 4, MK20/MK46 and MK38 Toplite hardware test events (both virtual and live tests).
- Perform trade studies for future Fleet EO/IR capabilities to develop future MK38 Mod 4, MK20/MK46 and MK38 Toplite requirements and use cases. Provide recommendations to Engineering teams for consideration.
- Perform pre- and post-test activities, including laboratory engineering test events set up, system installation and preparation, and other activities required for meeting test configuration.
- Support external test events for MK38 Mod 4, MK20/MK46 and MK38 Toplite projects.
- Be LXN Document Preparer Certified.
- Obtain and maintain certification in Hazard Analysis via NSWC Crane offered training.
- Obtain and maintain certification in Non-Ordnance SOP Writing via NSWC Crane offered training.
- Assess system functionality for testing and evaluating systems coming to NSWC Crane.
- Assess electrical or wiring schematics for MK38 Mod 4, MK20/MK46 and MK38 Toplite subsystems.
- Capable of lifting 65 lbs. for two-man lift of 130 lbs.
- Bachelor's degree or 5 years' experience.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
TRISTAR is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned professional services company supporting the U.S. Department of Defense programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions.
TRISTAR was founded in March 1995 and has built an employee-focused collaborative environment which enables our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet our customers’ mission critical challenges. TRISTAR’s core capabilities support customers with end-to-end solutions.
For over 30 years, TRISTAR has demonstrated and perfected our ability to successfully manage any task, small or large no matter how difficult or complex.
TRISTAR is proud to serve the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies.
TRISTAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.