Senior Mechanical Engineer; Onsite
Listed on 2026-09-03
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer
Date Posted: Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-FL-LARGO-382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100 Position Role Type:
Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance:
Secret Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
- Perform mechanical design, development, analysis and documentation of components and assemblies in accordance with system requirements.
- Provide support to production and suppliers during product integration.
- Interface with the broader organization to develop design solutions and resolve technical challenges. This can include engineering managers, engineers, designers, and structural/thermal analysts, other disciplines, program management, suppliers, and external customers.
- Work with limited supervision and meet commitments for assigned schedule, financial, and technical goals.
- Support and participate in reviews and conduct trade studies to make sound technical decisions.
- Apply knowledge and experience in technical problem solving and hardware development in a fast paced, team environment.
- Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
- Experience designing and developing hardware, ranging from concept definition through detailed design and transition to production or product support.
- Demonstrated experience in mechanical design, product development, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with CAD design tools and associated product data management tools.
- Experience solving technically challenging problems within aggressive timelines.
- Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Experience with design, fabrication, and integration of electronic assemblies, circuit card assemblies, structural components, equipment packaging and layout, and military defense systems.
- CREO CAD system experience and PDM or similar product data management tools.
- Previous experience with structural and/or thermal analysis using ANSYS, Flotherm and/or other analytical tools.
- Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and ASME Y14.5.
- Demonstrated hands‑on mechanical aptitude.
- Prior defense industry experience, designing and solving problems for high reliability systems operating within harsh military environments.
- Working knowledge of military and commercial design, materials, and process specifications.
- Experience diagnosing and resolving hardware issues during prototyping, production and test.
- Experience with EVMS or other professional exposure to similar budget tracking systems.
- ACTIVE Secret Security Clearance or higher.
- Advanced degree in mechanical engineering.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- May be eligible for Relocation
- Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
- Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Mission Systems:
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