Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview

QinetiQ is seeking a highly motivated candidate who will be responsible for the mechanical design and development of ruggedized military hardware products within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

The ideal candidate would be proficient using 3‑D Solid Modeling software (Solid Works preferred), have experience with metal fabrication design, electromechanical hardware design, various analysis and manufacturing techniques, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. The position will also be “hands‑on” to support and troubleshoot mechanical design and product issues related to various DOD pre‑production and production programs. Travel will be required to support some programs, estimated at 25%.

Candidate will also document designs, assemblies, testing, and maintenance activities within QinetiQ’s product data management system.

• Act as a matrix engineer on multiple projects, helping to conceptualize systems, identify and execute design tasks, and prepare design documentation to ultimately deliver a system that meets customer requirements, schedule, and budget.
• Design hardware products using 3‑D CAD modeling tools.
• Electro‑optical design, layout and modeling of electro‑mechanical assemblies, and assorted ruggedized military hardware.
• Support and troubleshoot mechanical design and product issues related to various DOD pre‑production and production programs.
• Perform basic tolerance stack‑up analysis.
• Document designs, assemblies, testing, and maintenance activities within QinetiQ’s product data management system.
• Interface with vendors and identify sources of supply for critical fabrication items.
• Create detailed designs and drawings for fabrication.
• Interface with customers on a project engineering level, on‑site and off‑site.

• Mechanical Engineering BS (or equivalent).
• 7+ years’ experience in mechanical design across all aspects of a product lifecycle.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication and machining processes, including design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing.
• Experience creating and working with formal design/development processes.
• Proficiency with 3‑D CAD modeling tools.
• Experience with PTC Creo or Solid Works design tool.
• Experience creating detailed engineering drawings with geometric tolerancing (ASME Y14.5).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness and ability to travel for work (estimated 25%).
• Active Secret or higher level clearance.

• Experience in Solid Works 3‑D modeling and analysis software.
• Experience in Windchill Product Data Management software.
• Experience in Model Baseline Definition.
• Experience in hand calculation analyses; structural or thermal Finite Element Analysis (FEA);
  Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
• Experience in additive manufacturing design, methods, and materials.

The salary range for this role is $114,700 - $180,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.