Mechanical Engineer – Defense Systems; 3D CAD & FEA
Listed on 2026-07-19
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer
Location: City of Syracuse
Requisition Number: 29361
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type:
Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $76,956.00 - $
Security Clearance:
Ability to Obtain
Level of
Experience:
Mid
This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5
ISR systems.
HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies
Role
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:
- Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
- Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
- Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
- Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
- Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
- Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
Job Description
HII is seeking a self-motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our team located in Syracuse, NY. This role requires collaboration with leads, engineers, and technicians promoting growth and development within the group. We are looking for a candidate who can learn and grow as part of the development, assembly, and manufacturing team of power, radar, and sensor devices for military applications. May provide input on requirements flow-down, concept creation, rapid-prototyping, mechanical design, environmental analysis, producibility analysis, or environmental testing.
Works on technical projects requiring strong engineering or industry knowledge. Characteristics of a successful candidate include attention to detail, creativity, focus on expectations, willingness to learn outside comfort-zone, and have effective written & presentation skills.
Mechanical Engineer 1 - $64,000 - $95,000
Mechanical Engineer 2 - $80,000 - $115,000
Essential
Job Responsibilities
- Support engineering research, design, development, integration, and analysis of complex electro-mechanical products
- Perform 3D modeling, 2D drafting, and computer aided simulations of concept designs
- Create preliminary, draft, or final released technical data packages
- Identify problems or deficiencies that shall require configuration or procedural changes
- Analyze complex functions, procedures, and problems to find creative, logical, and effective solutions
- Provide inputs to project peers and technical leads
- Interface with vendors and customers
- Comply with applicable AS9100 Quality procedures in the performance of duties
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Mechanical engineer 2 - 2 years relevant experience with bachelors in related field; 0 year’s relevant experience with Masters in related field
- Mechanical Engineer 1 - bachelors in related field
- Proficient in 3D solid modeling such as Solid Works or related Solid Works
- Proficient in 2D drawings such as AutoCAD or related
- Understanding of dynamic motion and thermal principles, calculations, and applications
- Ability to obtain US security clearance
Experience with :
- Performing structural shock & vibration and thermal Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using tools such as Ansys Mechanical Workbench and Icepak, or related
- Technical drawing creation in tools such as Solid Works and AutoCAD
- Interfacing with vendors and customers
- Solid Works PDM is a plus
- ASME Y14.100, ASME Y14.5,…
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