Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms)

Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms)

Sterling, VA – Relocation Assistance Provided

The Company

Our client is one of the largest, successful aerospace, defense and technology innovators in the world. They operate in over 100 countries and provide strategic solutions to the US, in order to protect and defend our freedoms worldwide, with advancing space access, supporting national security, civil service, and transportation safety. Their employees are passionate about their customers and their mission, as they enjoy working with cutting edge technologies and advancements that are positively impacting our society.

*Active DoD Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance with CI Poly required*

The Job

We are looking for a driven Mechanical Engineer to perform process design, development, and qualification/testing tasks on complex mechanical hardware including precision mechanisms and electro-mechanical hardware, in a program team environment. Candidate is expected to own larger aspects of the system and be flexible with tasking as the program evolves. Program support and technical leadership over requirements definition, concept generation, material selection, trade studies, design sensitivity/optimization studies, preliminary and final design, design documentation, and assembly/integration and testing may be required. Work independently or within a multi-disciplined team environment. Candidate must be willing to work within a lab environment and be hands-on with hardware. Required travel could be up to 10%.

Qualifications:

• Active Top-Secret Clearance with a CI Poly
• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Experience in 3D modeling
• Experience in critical hardware design and development

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in design or development of precision mechanisms and mechatronic systems.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as Creo and understanding of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standards.
• Experience in additive manufacturing, part optimization and design for manufacture and assembly a plus.
• Experience with actuators, custom gear trains, electro-optical systems, materials testing, and manufacturing processes are all a plus.

Security Clearance:

Please be aware this position requires a TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.