Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Provide engineering support including planning, designing, overseeing fabrication, and fielding special fixtures and machinery for the testing of military weapon systems and equipment. Incorporate state‑of‑the‑art technology that requires adherence to established design standards and utilize existing or develop new testing procedures, instrumentation systems, and systems. Incumbent may be assigned independent responsibility for a project or serve as project engineer on a major, complex system that is part of a high‑visibility, high‑cost program.

Depending on experience, may lead a team of engineers and technicians on efforts involving transducers, calibrations, new instrumentation systems. Provide technical direction over engineering, technical test support, and other supporting personnel in actual conduct of tests in the field or under simulated conditions. Make assignments, review work, and provide instructions to such personnel relating to their function. May develop process improvements by identifying, designing, developing, and implementing modification/upgrades of existing facilities and equipment and their operating systems.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college/university, or equivalent experience.
• Must have experience using Solid Works or other 3D CAD program.
• Must demonstrate effective communication in English on a professional level, both verbally and in writing.

Pay Rate: DOE

• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screening and physical and periodic retests.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks assigned.
• Must be capable of working in extreme weather conditions including summer temperatures peaking around 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must meet the physical requirements necessary to perform operations outlined in the SOPs.

• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, without special restrictions.
• Must work in a team setting, maintaining professional relationships with all team members and coworkers.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have dependable transportation and a dependable means of communication.
• Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English.
• Must have a well‑mannered customer service attitude.
• Must be willing to cross‑train in other areas.
• Must use “down‑time” effectively to the benefit of test operations, self, and company.
• Must be punctual, responsible, and dependable.
• Must demonstrate motivation, initiative, and reliability.
• Must be adaptable, flexible, and able to adjust to new or changing instructions.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to follow instructions and company policy.
• Must deliver quality products to the customer and be responsive to their needs.
• Must be safety and security conscious, complying with rules and policies.
• Must work both as part of a team and independently.

• Dewesoft Data Acquisition.
• LabVIEW Data Acquisition.
• Experience with Additive Manufacturing.
• Controls and Programming (LABVIEW).
• 5 years’ experience with Solid Works or other CAD programs.
• 5 years’ Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Electronics experience.
• Sheet metal fabrication experience.
• Machining experience.
• Welding experience.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a security clearance prior to employment and maintain it for the duration of employment.
• Must be a current TRAX employee or affiliate subcontractor for internal postings.
• Relevance of experience to be determined by the hiring manager.

• TRAX International, Test Services Division, participates in E‑Verify.
• TRAX is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.
• TRAX Test Services promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through mandatory pre‑employment drug testing and ongoing random drug testing, as per applicable State Laws.