Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract)

Mechanical Design Engineer

MUST HAVE ACTIVE DOD SECRET CLEARANCE This position is not eligible for remote work. This position will be 100% on-site. ~10% Travel

DESCRIPTION: Support Senior mechanical engineers in the design of military avionics including inertial navigation and measurement systems and mission computers for a major missile program

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 5+ years applicable experience; OR a MS w 3+yrs
• Demonstrated proficiency w Siemens NX and Teamcenter PLM software
• Expert-level proficiency with GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Experience with drawing creation, tolerance stack-up analysis, etc.
• Good presentation and writing/communication skills
• Experience mentoring junior level engineers
• Must have an Active DoD Secret or higher clearance
• Familiarity with ASME and MIL standards
• Basic understanding of stress principles and component sizing

Responsibilities:

• Mechanical design engineering and lead mechanical engineer responsibilities for inertial navigation systems and/or mission computers, including support for existing product lines
• Creation of innovative designs with high producibility at minimum unit cost
• Support for root cause analysis and quick resolution of manufacturing line stops and other critical production activities
• Collaborative work with other engineering organizations, program management, factory operations, global supply chain and Mission Assurance.