Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Germantown, MD
Pay From: $55.00 per hour

• Experienced Mechanical Engineer
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related technical field
• 6+ years of experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing
• Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., Creo, Solidworks, etc.) and engineering analysis methods including FEA and CFD (e.g., Flotherm, FloEFD, etc.)
• Experience performing hand calculations and validating designs through analytical and simulation approaches
• Knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles

• Lead end-to-end hardware development for AERO mobile solution, from conceptual design through production and in-service operation
• Interact with various stakeholders
• Own design, HW verification and qualification testing, production ramp-up and field deployment
• Define design criteria, collaborate cross-functionally to refine requirements, and drive system-level optimization
• Perform engineering analyses using hand calculations, FEA, CFD, and CAD tools in a fast-paced, iterative environment
• Rapidly develop and refine design solutions to support system trade studies and influence overall product direction
• Lead design reviews and partner with internal certification team to qualify components and systems
• Develop detailed production drawings using GD&T and conduct tolerance stack-up analyses to ensure manufacturability and performance
• Drive design for manufacturability (DFM), simplifying designs, reducing part and process count, and implementing robust error-proofing strategies
• Establish and optimize the product lifecycle from supply chain through final integration, balancing cost, quality, and complexity
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to design and implement efficient in-house production capabilities
• Plan and execute environmental and performance testing to validate designs and ensure compliance with requirements
• Own product delivery timelines across all phases—concept, design, build, and service—while driving continuous improvements in reliability and performance

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act.