Mechanical Engineer
$65 - $70 per hourJMD Technologies Inc.
Job Description
Title: Mechanical Engineer – Defense & Aerospace
Location: Chantilly, VA
Employment Type: Contract (6 months, with potential extension or conversion to permanent)
Status: Accepting Candidates
About the Role
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the production and development of rugged servers for defense and aerospace applications. This role will provide mechanical design and manufacturing support, update cooling structures for COTS components, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure product integrity, functionality, and reliability while meeting industry regulations and standards.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Support
- Provide technical support to manufacturing teams throughout the production process.
- Resolve design-related issues, review manufacturing processes, and assist with hands-on debugging and assembly.
- Optimize designs for cost-effective production.
Design and Development
Update and support cooling structures for Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) components used in rugged server designs.
Utilize CAD software and engineering tools to support mechanical design activities.
System Integration
Collaborate with electrical, structural, and systems engineers to integrate COTS components into rugged server assemblies.
Compliance and Project Support
- Ensure compliance with applicable defense and aerospace regulations, standards, and specifications.
- Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and reports.
- Collaborate with production representatives, project leads, and engineering teams to prioritize and address Tier (Gemba) Board action items.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- Experience in mechanical production support or mechanical design.
- Experience working in a highly regulated industry, ideally aerospace or defense.
- Familiarity with rackmount servers, cables, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and other electromechanical components.
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD.
- Experience with engineering analysis tools.
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and materials.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous mechanical design or production support experience within the defense or aerospace industry.
- Knowledge of defense and aerospace regulations, standards, and systems.
Compensation
- Pay Rate: $65–$70/hour MAX
- Location: 3680 Centerview Dr, Chantilly, VA 20151 100% onsite
- Duration: 6-month contract, with potential extension or conversion to permanent employment
- Schedule: Monday–Friday 9/80 schedule 8:00 AM–5:30 PM
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