Senior Mechanical Engineer

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