Senior Mechanical Engineer

The Senior Mechanical Engineer research, plans, designs, develops, analyzes and tests a variety of mechanical equipment items and systems, including chassis, hardware assembly, installation hardware and installation design.

• Ability to apply practical engineer science, design and technology.
• Understanding of current manufacturing processes and how they relate to design.
• Conceptualize, design and oversea fabrication of efficient complex mechanical systems and analyze for manufacturability and cost.
• Be able to understand and produce engineering drawings.
• Create procedures for carrying out various mechanical testing.
• Communicate changes in design and assembly with management and production staff.
• Estimate cost to produce design including material and labor costs (assembly and fabrication).
• Calculate mechanical requirements to meet system design specifications.
• Understanding of static and dynamic events and how they relate to structural integrity.
• Ability to design electronic packages for harsh environments and maintain required reliability.
• Basic understanding of electronic circuits and their effect on mechanical performance.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 or more years of relevant experience
• Specific Degree Field
  
  Required:
  
  Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):
  • ESD
  • Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department

• 3D Modeling (Pro/E, Catia, Solidworks, etc. Solidworks preferred)
• 3D Engineering analysis tools. (ANSYS/Solidworks Simulation etc.)
• Microsoft Office including the use of Excel and an engineering tool.

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• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available:
  Long-Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.