Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Systems Application & Technologies Inc•Patuxent River, MD

2d•$80,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer for the Mechanical Instrumentation Branch at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. The role supports Test Wing Instrumentation services for Naval Test Wing Atlantic, including design, analysis, and documentation for aircraft instrumentation and modifications. The engineer applies engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, and evaluate hardware and software, including military weapon systems. The role also involves preparing and reviewing engineering analyses, reports, change proposals, and technical documentation, and may include system integration, configuration management, quality assurance testing, and acquisition or resource management. Work is generally performed in enclosed buildings, with duties involving sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and reaching. The employee must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted and 50–100 pounds with assistance. Scheduled hours are 0530–1500 or 0600–1530; flexible hours and overtime may sometimes be needed. Periodic travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited degree program; listed disciplines include aerospace, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, electronics, industrial, materials, mechanical, and nuclear engineering.
At least five years of relevant experience.
Experience in mechanical design engineering.
Computer solid-modeling experience with parts and assemblies, such as CREO or SolidWorks.
Experience creating technical data packages, including drawings of piece parts, subassemblies, and assemblies.
Ability to create detailed analysis reports.
Current driver’s license and eligibility to be insured under the company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work, government, or rental vehicles during working hours and for the duration of employment.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain a U.S. DoW Secret Security Clearance before the hire date and maintain the clearance throughout employment.
Must pass background screening, including SSN, driver record, and criminal background investigation.
Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds unassisted and 50–100 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with prototyping or military or commercial aircraft.
Knowledge of aircraft instrumentation integration and modification.
Project management experience and knowledge of project management processes.
Manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Perform design, analysis, and documentation in support of aircraft instrumentation and modifications for the Mechanical Instrumentation Branch.
Establish customer and installation requirements and develop design approaches for aircraft modification and instrumentation systems.
Develop mechanical designs and prepare part, subassembly, assembly, and installation drawings.
Review detailed engineering drawings prepared for projects.
Direct, coordinate, and plan the work of engineers and technicians assigned to installation teams.
Provide technical liaison with shop personnel.
Prepare and review engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation.
Perform functions that may include system integration, configuration management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource management.