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Form of workPosition Overview:
You will benefit from working side by side with a talented and experienced group of professionals. Day to day activities can involve significant interaction with various functional groups such as Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Test Engineering and Manufacturing, allowing for additional broad learning opportunities. From designing your own tools, performing the supporting analysis, writing assembly procedures, leading the team in hardware assembly and test, presenting to the team and the customer, through to delivery.
Responsibilities:
As a Manufacturing Engineering, you will be supporting the detail design, analysis, integration and test of advanced optical and electro-mechanical systems for state-of-the-art military (ground, airborne, space) systems. You’ll be responsible for:
- Design, detailing, and the analysis of tooling and/or test fixtures, coordinating engineering changes, writing assembly procedures, leading/supporting assembly and test, compiling and presenting designs and analysis to the engineering teams. Assisting in hands-on floor work. Assist with 3D printing of tooling and flight simulated parts.
- Understand optical systems, the mounting and alignment of optics, and troubleshooting opto-mechanical systems.
- Must have a profound ability and fidelity in the use of hand tools, torque wrenches, multi-meter, and measurement equipment as it relates to flight hardware.
- Familiar with building flight hardware, understand cleanliness requirements, and be cognizant of MIL Specs, and ISO. Ability to work in a clean room environment.
- Must have suitable verbal, presentation, and technical writing abilities.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience Required:
- 10+ years experience desired in opto-mechanical fabrication, assembly and alignment of high-fidelity space systems.
- Experience in being part of, and leading, an assembly/integration team.
- Knowledge of CAD modeling (PTC CREO4 preferred, Solidworks acceptable).
- Familiarity of PTC/Simulate, MathCAD or other analysis packages.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power point.
- Experience and ability in the preparation of technical reports and presentations.
- Solid understanding of machine shop processes, machine design, strength of materials, hardware, and hand tools.
The position is located onsite at our facility in Danbury, CT. Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We’re close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities – great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!
EHS/Environmental Requirements:
May be required to wear cleanroom attire in support of cleanroom tasks.
Collaborating with world class experts, you will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions in fulfillment of our customers’ requirements. We believe in our mission, and we believe in supporting our employees. We offer policies and programs that provide opportunities for continual learning, career growth and work/life balance along with a full suite of health and welfare benefits.
Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.
Due to contract requirements, US citizenship is required. Additionally, if you are a dual citizen (a citizen of the US and another country), the Company must obtain approval for you to have access to the information required for this position. You will not be able to begin employment until such approval is obtained and this may take several months.
Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance. For your information, here is the form the government requires to begin the process of obtaining a clearance: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf
No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
