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BLADE is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its Fredericksburg, VA facility. This role will participate in a variety of engineering assignments including requirements analysis, concept generation, mechanical design, implementation, testing, and documentation for military, government and commercial customers. This role will focus on CBRN and CWS (containerized weapon) and other upcoming integrated systems. The Mechanical Engineer role will work on multiple projects of moderate size or on portions of major projects. Position is 100% on-site.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strong mechanical fundamentals (statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, etc.), strong understanding of electrical/electronic skills is a plus
Performs complex design, trade studies and research tasks to support the development of mechanical and electrical systems within integrated products
Ability to conceptualize and implement the design of complex systems and mechanisms to support customer specifications and requirements
Designs a complete project, system, component, or process and prepares project documents including test reports, technical reports, progress reports and final project reports as required.
Designs and conducts experiments, analyzes and interprets data, formulates and solves problems
Drafting of production drawings for machined parts, fabrications and weldments, COTS parts, assemblies, and schematics using SolidWorks and other related tools
Performs static and dynamic structural analysis using a variety of tools including both hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA)
Understanding of materials needed to optimize strength, weight, cost, and performance
Understands machining and manufacturing processes to optimize cost without sacrificing performance
Participates in the review of design, manufacturing, procedures, military specifications, inspection analyses, and test documentation to ensure quality requirements are met
Assists lab and production personnel with hands-on manufacture, assembly, and inspection of new/revised products (prototypes and first articles)
Creates/maintains BOMs using Excel and SAP software

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE/OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering
4-6 years’ experience in similar technical role
Knowledge of MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-464 is preferred
Demonstrated 3D CAD design experience (SolidWorks CAD preferred)
Experience in GD&T
Knowledgeable of a variety of manufacturing processes (milling, turning, welding, sheet metal fabrication, surface finish processes, coatings)
Mechanically inclined and able to solve problems with little information
Strong computer skills including demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office, especially Excel)
Quality orientation and high attention to details
Strong, proven organizational and time management skills
Routinely punctual
What WE offer:
Medical, Dental and Vision
Employees are covered by Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Paid 100% by the company
Company matching 401(k) plan
10 standard holidays, plus one floating holiday
PTO
“This position requires access to or use of export-controlled technical data or technology controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Accordingly, applicants must be U.S. Persons or must be eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. A U.S. Person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(b)(a)(3).”
-- Equal Opportunity Employer of protected Veterans, disabled individuals or other individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, age or sexual orientation

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