Mechanical Engineer III

Position description

Ensco, inc. Is a diverse engineering and technology company that provides engineering, science and advanced technology solutions that guarantee mission success, safety, and security to governments and private industries worldwide. We are seeking a mechanical engineer to join our team of talented engineers and scientists in the design and development of specialized systems for a variety of highly valued customers.

Duties will include but are not limited to:
- support the development of new and existing sensor electronics packages and mechanical systems
- develop strategies and concepts to solve challenging problems; implement prototypes
- complete structural, thermal, and additional engineering analyses
- create, revise, and manage 3d cad technical data packages for full products and prototypes
- hands-on development, fabrication, and testing
- assist principal investigators with testing and review of conceptual designs and proof-of-concept models
- may supervise engineering interns and mentor technical associates

Qualifications required:
- bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent with minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
- understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principles: statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, mechanical vibrations, heat transfer, materials selection, and physics.
- proficiency in parametric solid modeling programs, e.g. Solidworks or equivalent.
- demonstrated engineering design process experience.
- experience prototyping mechanical parts using both additive and subtractive processes.
- experience managing product structures and assembly configurations in a pdm tool.
- hands-on experience with mechanical systems design, troubleshooting, fabrication, and assembly.
- ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and make decisions aligned with established processes.
- strong technical verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.
- strong time management and organizational skills.
- an active secret security clearance, for which you must be a u.s citizen. You will not be considered for this position if you do not meet this requirement.

Qualifications desired:
- active ts/sci clearance
- experience designing test fixtures for collecting sensor data.
- master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- background in component and electromechanical system design, modeling, and testing in experimental settings.
- hands-on experience with design, testing, and operation of precision sensors
- hands-on electrical system troubleshooting and fabrication
- experience in software development with python or matlab
- design experience with non-ferrous metals and plastics
- experience with ansys simulation software or equivalent completing structural and thermal analysis of parts, systems, and circuit cards
- experience with ansys analysis modules: static structural, steady-state thermal, modal, and response spectrum

Work location type: on-site
Required certifications: none
U.s. Citizenship required: yes
Security clearance required: secret

Employment type:

regular full-time
Background check type: 7 year pre-employment
Drug screen required: none
Position contingent upon contract award: no

Salary range

$ - $ usd

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Benefits

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Ensco, inc. And its wholly owned u.s. Subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers– veterans, disability