Engineer Mechanical

Mechanical Engineer (ME) – Surface Training Advanced Virtual Environment - Combat Systems (STAVE-CS) Part Task Trainers, Shore-Based Training, Engineering, and Development Support (SBEDS) contract – U.S. Navy, Dam Neck, VA.

Provide engineering support for the evolution and integration of training systems.

• Provide hardware systems engineering support of training system evolution and integration.
• Locate, understand, and interpret data sheets to include 3D models as part of subassemblies.
• Use Autodesk Inventor to create models and presentations for enhanced viewing of assembly drawings.
• Support team members and users on cable fabrication, hardware installation, relocation, and preventive/corrective measures.
• Provide planning, design, and acquisition recommendations, along with implementation and integration of system hardware components.
• Participate in functional audits and physical configuration audits of multiple platforms to ensure accuracy of installed software and hardware.
• Review run sheets, wiring diagrams, and drawings to build, wire, and interconnect components at a detailed level.

• 9 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 7 years with a Master’s; or 4 years with a PhD or Juris Doctorate.
• Prior experience in hardware systems engineering, including design, testing, and delivery of training systems for the U.S. Military.
• Strong knowledge of Autodesk Inventor for creating material models, including 3D part models.
• Familiarity with interpreting data sheets.
• Knowledge of various metalwork types, hardware, and fasteners.
• Understanding of PEM products for insertion/mounting of items to metalworks.
• Experience in hardware repair and troubleshooting, including cable fabrication, hardware installation, preventive and corrective maintenance, and repairs.

• Previous U.S. Navy STAVE-CS Part Task Trainer experience.
• Knowledge of Solid Edge and Solid Works drawings.
• Proficiency in interpreting schematics within Technical Data Packages (TDPs).
• Pallet jack/hand truck experience.

• Office, industrial, or shipboard environment.
• Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variations.
• Ability to pick up and handle equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Facilitate movement and relocation of items weighing up to 150 lbs using suitable lifting equipment.

Benefits include best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; a 401(k) savings plan; financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.