Mechanical Engineer​/Aerospace​/Defense

Job Overview

Our client is a leader in the defense and aerospace industry located in Columbia, MD that designs, manufactures, and supports aerostat systems used for military, border security, maritime surveillance, communications, and intelligence missions.

The successful candidate will have at least a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and should have mechanical packaging design experience working with electrical and electronic assemblies, preferably for the aviation industry.

Title:

Mechanical Packaging Engineer

Location:

On-site Columbia, MD

Salary: 40.00 – 60.00 per hour / (80,) contract to potential direct hire

• Design lightweight electrical assemblies in space‑restricted enclosures for use in avionics applications where the assemblies are exposed to the atmosphere and operate in high EMI environments.
• Perform analysis on designs, including structural and thermal testing.
• Work with electrical engineering designers to define mechanical design requirements and develop packaging design concepts and layouts for detailed drawing development.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure designs adhere to company manufacturing standards and capabilities.
• Occasional travel to the North Carolina facility may be required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to create production level engineering documentation for a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to integrate and support in manufacturing environment for first‑article builds.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills for interfacing with senior management and customers, as well as mentoring other engineers.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.