Mechanical Engineer

Sonalysts, Inc. is seeking an experienced professional with current expertise in electro-Mechanical Engineering, to lead efforts in the design and testing of a complex system of test equipment. We are looking for someone who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and is comfortable splitting time between several functional areas associated with design review, test coordination, problem report resolution, and fluid control systems.

What You Will Be Doing:

In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and subject matter experts to conduct research, design, test and evaluation of electronics / electromagnetic systems with a focus on Automated Test Equipment (ATE) controls and Signal Processing components.  This includes all phases of system requirements analysis, design, development, integration, validation and verification of system capabilities and components.  General responsibilities of the team include:

• Participate in innovative research and Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) of modern system, software, hardware, and information assurance requirements
• Rapidly prototype and test system designs
• Conduct mechanical analysis of electro-mechanical systems and interfaces to the unit under test
• Perform obsolescence mitigation and re-design
• Design system components and create engineering drawing packages and Interface Control Documents (ICD’s)

We value partners who maintain a fresh, imaginative, and constructive outlook on their contributions to the success of our project teams and our company, as well as on our customers’ mission success. 

Note that the first 6-8 months of this position will be performed on-site in Middletown, RI.  Once that period is over, this position may perform in either our Newport, RI office or our Waterford, CT office dependent on follow-on tasking.

What’s In It For You?

• Working on challenging and innovative projects in a professional and supportive setting
• Opportunities to expand your experiences, working with other communities and professionals on a broad range of projects
• Salary ranges between $85,000-$120,000, dependent on experience, qualifications and other relevant business criteria
• Becoming an integral part of an innovative employee-owned company which includes:
• Flexible Time Program enabling an optimal work-life balance by permitting partners to arrange their work around personal appointments, parent-teacher conferences, children’s activities and the like, so long as the partner gets the job done on-time.
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Sales Bonus Program
• Special Performance and Retention Bonus Program
• Health and Preventive Dental Insurance
• Dependent Care Assistance Plan
• Health Care Reimbursement Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Professional Development through Tuition Reimbursement Program, Online Training Program and Targeted Skills Program
• Relocation Assistance

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field
• 3 years of experience in design, development, and/or testing of electro-mechanical systems
• Must be a U.S. citizen, eligible for a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance*

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Systems Engineering
• Experience with 3D design software, such as SolidWorks, for MCAD and/or ECAD design efforts
• Experience with the design and/or operations of fluid control systems
• Experience in the development and/or operations of complex ATE
• Experience in design and/or testing of US Navy torpedo systems
• Experience in Electro-Optics (EO), Infrared (IR), and/or mmWave radar systems
• Experience in maintaining and designing a 5S work environment
• Experience in Lean manufacturing and change management
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment and/or Department of Defense (DoD) engineering processes
• Possessing an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance*

*Obtaining a U.S. Government security clearance involves a comprehensive background check.  Candidates are eligible for a clearance if they have demonstrated sound financial management (including good credit) over time, are free of criminal records, have limited foreign contacts or ties, and other factors indicative of a position of trust to protect information sensitive to the U.S. Government. 

Sonalysts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or other basis protected by law. 

This job is not available to residents of New York City because of local law restrictions there.

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