Mechanical Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Staff Mechanical Engineer with Security Clearance
Location: Indian Head

Staff Mechanical Engineer

Location:

Indian Head, MD Schedule (FT/PT):
Full Time

Travel Required:

No

Shift: Day Remote Type:
No Remote Clearance:
Active U.S. DoD SECRET Security Clearance

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline Years of

Experience:

5-8 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience Salary Information: $120,000 - $145,000 per year Description Altus Technology Solutions is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to support engineering, design, qualification, and certification activities at Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD). This position supports a variety of engineering projects involving the development of new designs, engineering analysis, system qualification, testing, and certification efforts supporting national defense programs.

The successful candidate will work closely with government personnel, engineers, manufacturing teams, and project stakeholders to support the development, evaluation, and sustainment of mechanical systems and equipment. The Staff Mechanical Engineer will provide technical expertise throughout the engineering lifecycle, supporting design development, testing activities, technical documentation, and engineering assessments. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, engineering judgment, and the ability to support multiple projects in a dynamic technical environment.

This position is critical to supporting engineering innovation, technical excellence, and successful execution of engineering programs through design, analysis, qualification, and certification efforts.

Primary Responsibilities:

Support engineering projects involving the design, development, analysis, testing, and evaluation of mechanical systems and equipment.
Develop engineering designs, calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Perform engineering analyses to support design decisions, system improvements, and technical problem resolution.
Support qualification, certification, and validation activities for new and existing systems.
Participate in design reviews, engineering assessments, and technical evaluations.
Develop and execute test plans and support engineering test events.
Analyze test results and prepare technical reports, recommendations, and engineering documentation.
Support development and maintenance of technical data packages (TDPs), engineering drawings, and configuration documentation.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support project execution and technical objectives.
Provide technical support for equipment upgrades, modifications, and engineering change activities.
Assist with troubleshooting mechanical systems and identifying corrective actions.
Support engineering efforts associated with research, development, production, and sustainment activities.
Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, safety requirements, and customer specifications.
Support project planning activities and provide technical input during project execution.
Coordinate with government personnel, contractors, vendors, and technical stakeholders to support engineering objectives.

Qualifications:

Required:

Active U.S. DoD SECRET Security Clearance (Must have interim clearance before start date)
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
Minimum 5 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience
Experience supporting engineering design, analysis, testing, or technical development activities
Experience preparing technical documentation, engineering reports, and design packages
Knowledge of engineering principles, design processes, and technical problem-solving methodologies
Experience supporting qualification, testing, or certification efforts
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
Preferred:
Experience supporting Department of Defense engineering programs
Experience supporting qualification and certification activities
Experience developing and maintaining technical data packages (TDPs)
Experience supporting engineering change proposals and configuration management activities
Experience supporting energetics, ammunition, explosives, or defense-related systems

Experience with engineering modeling, analysis, or CAD tools
Experience supporting test planning, execution, and reporting
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