Senior Mechanical Engineer, Development (Sign On Bonus Available)
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Role Overview
• Lead mechanical engineering designs, development, integration/test, and production of complex and dynamic military systems
• Generate 3D solid models, drawings, and documentation utilizing GD&T principles
• Perform tolerance analyses to assure fit & function
• Perform thermal, structural/stress, and modal/vibration analyses
• Assess designs against environmental requirements
• Develop prototypes and conduct test and verification efforts
• Partner with other engineering disciplines and operations personnel to develop solutions that adhere to DTUPC, DFT, and DFM requirements
• Support resolution of technical issues discovered during manufacture and test of deliverable hardware
• Evaluate and troubleshoot mechanical faults and issues, assessing test failures for root cause, identifying disposition/corrective actions
• Design test equipment to ensure the performance and integrity of manufactured products
• Participate in requirements development, performing technical trade studies, and evaluating technology insertion/upgrades
• Develop and execute test plans, which includes the integration of test solutions, and provide detailed reports on test results
• Participate in new business capture
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Job Description
Lead mechanical engineering designs, development, integration/test, and production of complex and dynamic military systems
Generate 3D solid models, drawings, and documentation utilizing GD&T principles
Perform tolerance analyses to assure fit & function
Perform thermal, structural/stress, and modal/vibration analyses
Assess designs against environmental requirements
Develop prototypes and conduct test and verification efforts
Partner with other engineering disciplines and operations personnel to develop solutions that adhere to DTUPC, DFT, and DFM requirements
Support resolution of technical issues discovered during manufacture and test of deliverable hardware
Evaluate and troubleshoot mechanical faults and issues, assessing test failures for root cause, identifying disposition/corrective actions
Design test equipment to ensure the performance and integrity of manufactured products
Participate in requirements development, performing technical trade studies, and evaluating technology insertion/upgrades
Develop and execute test plans, which includes the integration of test solutions, and provide detailed reports on test results
Participate in new business capture
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 4+ years (or 2+ years with MS ME) designing, testing, and troubleshooting high-reliability embedded systems
- Demonstrated understanding of mechanical principles, test methodologies, and the ability to work with advanced test equipment and cutting-edge technology
- Strong “hands-on” laboratory experience with instrumentation, equipment, and processes
- Active DOD security clearance
Preferred Skills and Education
- Possess an understanding in the application of heat transfer principles, strength of materials, materials selection, design for vibration environments and the ability to apply those principles to unique mechanical design challenges
- Experience with mechanical engineering tools for design and analysis, including ANSYS Workbench/Mechanical, PTC Creo, MATLAB/Simulink, Siemens NX, ANSYS Icepak
- Familiarity with design, analysis, and manufacturing standards associated with complex multilayer rigid and rigid-flex CCAs
- Knowledge of engineering development processes for aero/defense industry, including designing and testing to ASTM, SAE, DO, MIL-STD-810
- A self-starter with Agile hardware development experience
- Exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness.
- Control account management experience
- Experience with LRIP / FRP, especially electronics manufacturing and test methodologies
- Familiarity with AS9145 compliant processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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