Mechanical Engineer II

Mechanical Engineer 2

Outpost Technologies is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer 2 to create unique solutions for complex problems for the defense, space, and commercial fields while strengthening current core competencies.

The Candidate will develop Outpost Technologies' mechanical and structural design products for defense, space, and commercial projects. The Candidate will help create conceptual designs, present at milestone reviews, attend program meetings, draft reports, and produce high-quality drawing products. The candidate will be responsible for applying sound mechanical engineering and design principles in the development of machined, structural, fabricated, sheet metal, and composite components. The Candidate will also be responsible for requirement definition, bill of material development, and managing program tasks and schedules. The Candidate will practice clear communication between vendors, Outpost, and our customers. The Candidate's final designs will require sound engineering processes, such as design for manufacturing, drawing production, & PDM/PLM/configuration management. The Candidate must also report technical, schedule, and budgetary risk to management.

Communication skills are strongly desired. The Candidate must be self-motivated and produce excellent work that exceeds customer expectations. The Candidate must always present a professional demeanor while representing Outpost Technologies to customers and stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university.
• Candidate must have 6-12 years of Mechanical Engineering experience. Graduate degrees, military service, or technical accreditations/certifications may be substituted for experience years where applicable.
• Candidate must have experience with CAD software and configuration management processes.
• Candidate must have experience drafting and releasing mechanical drawings per ASME Y14 standards.
• Candidate must be a resident of or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama Area.
• Travel up to 2 weeks (10 workdays) per year.

Preferred Qualifications

• SOLIDWORKS MCAD software package
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Finite Element Modeling software packages
• Product Data Management (PDM) systems
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
• Prototyping and Manufacturing Technologies
• NASA or DoD requirements development, test plans and procedures, or test support

Security Requirements:

Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Comp Time Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement