Senior Mechanical Engineer

Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in engine and mechanical systems design with multidisciplinary R&D engineering. This role requires technical expertise to design, develop, analyze, and test innovative mechanical systems for Department of Defense (DoD) applications. The successful candidate will participate in and lead cross-functional teams to convert conceptual ideas into production-ready solutions ensuring compliance with applicable standards while driving innovation from first principles through to field testing and deployment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

•    Collaborate within and lead multidisciplinary R&D teams comprised of electrical, chemical, materials science, mechanical, software, and systems engineers, as well as program management, to ensure successful project execution

•    Generate functional mechanical solutions from complex project requirements through innovative conceptual designs 

•    Assist and direct engineers and scientists to develop, build, sketch and produce production-level prototypes

•    Conduct field testing to evaluate solutions in DOD specific application environments 

•    Develop cost-effective mechanical systems to evaluate conceptual designs

•    Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel

•    Author and review technical reports, white papers, proposals, and documentation supporting R&D projects.

•    Work under the direction of Program Managers, Principal Investigators or Project Engineers

•    Ensure designs comply with relevant safety, quality, and industry standards, including applicable military standards (MIL-STD)

•    Must wear appropriate PPE as needed and adhere to all safety standards 

•    Physical Requirements: Work is performed in an office/lab/field environment. Must have the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and work with hands solving hands-on mechanical engineering tasks.  

Skills/Qualifications:

•    Must be a U.S. Citizen

•    Experience participating in design teams to develop mechanical and/or electromechanical systems to meet design requirements including thermal, acoustic, and vibration requirements etc.

•    Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced, autonomously driven atmosphere

•    Demonstrated ability to develop, lead and coordinate engineering solutions to complex material failures

•    Extensive Experience with 3D CAD systems such as SolidWorks 

•    Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

•    Must possess technical and analytical thinking skills with a detail-oriented physics-based approach

•    Demonstrated ability to self-manage assigned project tasks and lead small teams to meet schedule.

•    Proven track record of technical writing (reports, proposals, publications).  Samples may be required.

•    Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)

•    Demonstrated ability to learn new skills

•    Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

•    Practical knowledge of AS9100 or other quality management systems

•    Extensive experience with the design, development, and testing of small combustion-driven engine systems to include designing and tuning mechanical system controls 

•    Experience leading teams in designing mechanical systems for diverse Soldier environments to include follow on maintenance procedures and sustainment support.

•    FE certification or PE license in Engineering.

•    Experience developing and executing test plans for MIL-STD requirements

•    Secret security clearance

Education/Experience Requirements:

•    Education: MS or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering

•    8 years’ experience in state-of-the-art research, design and development engineering