Mechanical Engineer

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Description:

Integrated Defense Systems ( IDS) Mechanical Engineering Directorate (MED) provides engineering design, integration and production to a wide range of hardware in Integrated Defense Systems (IDS). The Mechanical Engineering Directorate uses state-of the-art tools, processes, technology, and IDS Six Sigma principles. MED’s capabilities encompass a broad range of technical disciplines which include engineering, manufacturing, technical services, materials, processes, analysis, test and documentation.

The Platform Integration Department leads mechanical design, development and integration of platform systems. This includes shelter systems, hardware integration, interconnects, as well as facility development and site integration. The department is seeking motivated and driven mechanical engineers with technical expertise and experience in hardware design, integration and production support. As a senior mechanical engineer the individual will support and lead multi-disciplined engineering teams and provide mechanical solutions and services across all program phases.

Areas of focus can encompass development of next generation systems, design development for existing products, transition to production, product support, vendor oversight, and field upgrades.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Perform complex mechanical design, development, and documentation of components, sub-assemblies, and major end items for defense system equipment in accordance with system requirements
• Oversee small to mid-sized cross functional engineering teams as a technical execution lead through all phases of development from proposal generation, program start up, requirements allocation, preliminary and detailed development, through production.
• Lead the mechanical or cross functional engineering team as the technical focal point within an integrated product team environment
• Support the factory and suppliers with product integration domestically and internationally
• Interface with other engineering disciplines, non-technical disciplines, and suppliers to develop design solutions and resolve technical challenges
• Work with limited supervision and meet commitments for assigned schedule, financial, and technical goals
• Support and participate in design peer 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

U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will need a U.S. Security Clearance within 1 year of start date.

Except in rare circumstances, only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Eight (8)+ years of experience in a Mechanical Engineering role with minimum three (3) years designing and developing mechanical equipment, preferably for use in Military environments
• Previous experience including concept definition through detailed design…