Engineer III

JT4•Las Vegas, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a Mechanical Engineer with a balance of design and hands-on experience. The successful candidate will perform a variety of engineering tasks including research, design, and development of mechanical equipment and systems. The candidate will also work closely with a team of fabricators and mechanics to produce prototypes, troubleshoot challenges, and perform preventative and corrective maintenance.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and four years of related engineering experience, or an accredited Master of Science in Engineering and a minimum of two years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctorate degree in engineering are required for this position.
Mastery of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering that enable the employee to serve as a technical authority on projects relating to the specific programs
Knowledge and skill sufficient to apply the latest developments in engineering to solve problems in the specialty area
Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools
Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Planning/organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines
Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
U.S. citizenship is required due to the Federal Government Contract.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in SolidWorks CAD.
Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform as a lead of a development, sustainment, or operations and maintenance team on more complex engineering assignments
Independently perform a range of design, development, analysis, or review tasks under generally established project deadlines
Complete design specifications, analyses, or design reviews for complex projects
Generate complete design specifications for more complex projects
Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements
Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures
Prepare, deliver, and submit technical papers and perform engineering studies
Support development of technical proposals and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work
Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications
Direct interface with customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities
Acts as liaison for design reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications
Conduct site visits and experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendation
Perform other job-related duties, as required
Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.