Mechanical Engineer

Position Title: Mechanical Engineer
Requisition ID: 1883
Position Location: Sterling VA
Position Reports To: Senior Director Hardware Engineering
Supervises Others: No

At Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative product development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers evolving needs.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD Intelligence Community and Civil space customers. We develop complex radiation effects mitigated designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

Position Summary
The Mechanical Engineer (level 1) is an early career engineering role that supports the design analysis and documentation of mechanical hardware for advanced electronic systems. Working under the guidance of senior and principal mechanical engineers this role contributes to the mechanical design of enclosures card guides brackets thermal solutions and related hardware for space aerospace and defense applications.

The ideal candidate has strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering is comfortable using 3D CAD tools and is eager to learn how to design and qualify hardware for challenging environments. This role offers hands on experience throughout the product lifecycle from concept and modeling through drawing release build support and environmental testing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the mechanical design and modeling of electronic assemblies enclosures and supporting hardware using 3D CAD tools (e.g. SolidWorks).
• Create and update part and assembly drawings applying basic GD&T under the direction of more senior engineers.
• Perform basic structural and thermal analyses (hand calculations and introductory FEA) to support design decisions with mentorship and review.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of engineering documentation including BOMs drawing packages and design review materials.
• Participate in design and peer reviews incorporating feedback to improve design quality and documentation.
• Support prototype builds and integration activities including coordinating with manufacturing reviewing build issues and implementing minor design changes.
• Assist with environmental and qualification testing (e.g. vibration thermal thermal vacuum) including fixture design test setup and data collection as directed.
• Work closely with electrical systems and test engineers to understand mechanical requirements and integration constraints.
• Follow Tridents configuration management and PDM/PLM processes for release and change control of mechanical artifacts.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned and suggesting incremental process or tool enhancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a closely related discipline from an ABET accredited program.
• 02 years of relevant mechanical design experience (internship co-op or project experience acceptable for new graduates).
• Basic proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred or similar).
• Familiarity with fundamental mechanical engineering concepts such as statics dynamics materials heat transfer and basic structural/thermal analysis.
• Ability to interpret and create mechanical drawings; exposure to GD&T concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and to take directions from senior engineers.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or co-op experience in aerospace defense or electronics packaging.
• Familiarity with environmental and qualification testing (vibration thermal thermal vacuum shock).
• Experience with PDM/PLM systems and configuration management practices.
• Exposure to space or high reliability electronics packaging (e.g. conduction cooled assemblies VPX or similar standards).
• Hands on experience with prototype hardware lab testing or shop tools.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $54000 - $101000

Please Note: Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience skills education certifications internal equity business considerations and geographic location where applicable.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Health benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic life with AD&D
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D accident critical illness hospital and pet)
  • Spending accounts (HSA FSA and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including company match)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental maternity and military)
• Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Trident Solutions is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process please contact .

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