Associate, Mechanical Engineer (Ashburn, VA)

L3HHCM20 • VA

153d • $67,000 - $123,500

About The Position

Provide mechanical engineering support for both new product development activities as well as factory support of existing products. Translate product requirements into a mechanical specification and test plan to be used for development. Execute verification testing as defined by the mechanical specification and test plan. Conduct design analysis and testing, both structural and thermal, to prove design will meet customer requirements. Responsible for understanding customer needs, generating test procedures and finally executing the test. Generate and/or process engineering change orders (ECO’s) as required. Work directly with mechanical designers on CAD models and part documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science Engineering or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to CAD or analysis (FEA) tools.
• Experience in mechanical design or analysis of electronic systems, structures, and mechanisms.
• Familiarity with transducer instrumentation, data collection, and software programming for numerical analysis.
• Ability to apply principles of Structural Mechanics to predict internal stresses and structural instabilities.
• Ability to generate free body diagrams and determine reaction forces.
• Working knowledge of one programming language.
• Familiarity with finite element methods and fatigue and damage tolerance principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support for new product development and factory support of existing products.
• Translate product requirements into mechanical specifications and test plans.
• Execute verification testing as defined by the mechanical specifications and test plans.
• Conduct design analysis and testing, both structural and thermal.
• Understand customer needs and generate test procedures.
• Generate and process engineering change orders (ECO’s).
• Work with mechanical designers on CAD models and part documentation.
• Conduct structural analysis of aircraft modifications.
• Prepare technical documentation to ensure airworthiness.
• Determine stress levels in aircraft structures and systems.
• Support transition from engineering design to manufacturing and installation.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees