Mechanical Engineer II

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES As a Mechanical Engineer II in the US Office, you will report to the Head of Engineering and will support Argotec’s global Systems Design teams. Support includes design, development, qualification and testing of Mechanical and Structural systems. In this position, you will work with autonomy and in a highly collaborative team environment. Besides the US team, you will also have the support of an experienced multi-functional team from Argotec’s headquarters in Italy. Specific duties include (but are not limited to):

• Computer-Aided Design and 3-D Modeling of vehicle systems
• Finite Element Modeling (FEM) analysis
• Support AIT, AIV, acceptance and qualification activities
• Support for risk assessment and FMEA
• Support to other company’s Units.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Engineering or other related STEM discipline.
• 3 or more years of professional experience in the role (relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of education).
• Excellent written and oral communication.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Team player and a “Do what it takes” attitude.
• Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Strong expertise in structural dynamics, including analysis and application of key principles.
• In-depth understanding and application of structures and structural dynamics principles.
• Proficiency in application of finite element method (FEM) analysis principles.
• Ability to define and integrate dynamics requirements into the system baseline.
• Hands-on experience with finite element numerical software, such as NASTRAN.
• Familiarity with space and launch environments, including environments derivation.
• Proficiency in CAD software packages such as SolidWorks
• Great problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Background in Space or Defense sector will be considered as a significant plus.
• Familiar with Aerospace standards and tailoring.
• Experience with MATLAB.
• Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Must possess multi-tasking skills and excellent organizational abilities.
• Impeccable attention to detail and a sense of urgency.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

ARGOTEC OFFERS

• Annual incentive pay is based upon performance and commensurate with the level of the position.
• Generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 100% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, this announcement is aimed at both sexes, under laws 903/77 and 125/91, and to people of all ages and all nationalities, under legislative decrees 215/03 and 216/03. Argotec is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.