Design Engineer

Global Technical Systems (GTS) provides innovative, cost-effective, high-tech engineering products and product-based services encompassing latest generation software and hardware solutions and engineering services for defense, homeland security, and other critical Government interests. GTS products and services span a spectrum that includes mission-critical combat systems processors; C4

ISR; technology development including threat detection, biometric identification systems, and composite applications for munitions, armor and energy storage; avionics test systems; and lifecycle logistics support and repair.

Our Headquarters office in Virginia Beach, VA is searching for a Design Engineer I to work on-site at 421 South Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

Design and develop new products from concept through full production launch using CAD software. Responsible for product redesign for improved function, cost reductions, and sustainability initiatives. Oversees the development of 3D CAD models and drawing tools (e.g., Solid Works® via EPDM® Auto Desk Inventor® or AutoCAD® software via Auto Desk Vault®) produce full engineering documentation including detailed engineering drawings, bill of materials, and performance specifications.

Independently manage multiple design projects while working in cross functional teams. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Creativity and latitude is required when performing a variety of tasks.

• Works with Engineering and Program Management to transfer ideas into the core product process.
• Works with Engineering Department and team members to facilitate design ideas and improve current products.
• Daily interaction with customers, vendors, other engineers, production floor and the program manager to successfully complete projects.
• Manages CAD designer tasking and provides on time delivery of completed detailed designs.
• Overall responsibility for the quality assurance of all GTS mechanical design artifacts.
• Participates in a team of highly skilled professionals to research and design major new systems and architectures for rapid prototyping, development and test.
• Participates in brainstorming sessions used to develop product ideas and problem solutions.
• Conducts technical research to understand alternate approaches to a problem and be able to support the merits of a proposed solution.
• Originates design documents and concept papers consistent with project efforts for review by senior engineers.
• Uses appropriate engineering techniques and Manufacturing/Purchasing processes and technology to produce cost effective designs considering applicable safety and environmental regulations and standards.
• Manages multiple Engineering Design Projects simultaneously. Perform project management functions by working within cross-functional teams. Report project status as needed to management and take necessary steps to maintain project design schedules.
• Produces full engineering documentation including, but not limited to: detailed engineering drawings, bills of material, and any other items related to a Technical Data Package.
• Provides tutoring / mentoring to junior members of the technical staff.

2-5 years CAD experience in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or a similar specific engineering area.

This work is typically performed in an office environment, which requires normal safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job. Physical demands include ability to lift and/or move 10-25 pounds.

• Preparing and completing designs, layouts, drawings for specific elements of products being developed and/or improved per project plan/schedule consistent with assigned project and product line objective.
• Must possess the ability to create complex designs and written work instructions
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to do more complex drafting design and…