Mechanical Designer
About The Position
Bowhead Advanced Technology is seeking a Mechanical Designer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division, Energetic Systems Division, in Indian Head, Maryland. The role supports life-cycle engineering, energetic systems development, and cross-service logistics for Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, NASA, and other government and international partners. The position combines hands-on mechanical design with configuration management. It develops accurate 2D and 3D models and technical documentation while controlling engineering changes, product data, and versions across drawings, bills of materials, and technical data packages. The role supports design accuracy, compliance with ASME and IPC standards, and data integrity in Product Data Management systems. An active Secret clearance is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Expertise creating detailed plans, 2D/3D models, and drawings for mechanical equipment and systems using CAD software.
- Knowledge of DoD and industry configuration and data management standards.
- Meticulous attention to detail to ensure designs are accurate and meet specifications.
- Strong understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principles, including mechanics, materials science, and drafting standards such as GD&T.
- Ability to maintain a Secret-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for Secret clearance at this location.
- Ability to lift and move materials or parts weighing up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and PTC Creo.
- Experience with engineering analysis and simulation software such as FEA.
- Experience with MATLAB simulation and/or Abaqus.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining and assembly.
Responsibilities
- Administer configuration management for engineering documents, 2D/3D models, parts, and bills of materials, including engineering changes.
- Operate and maintain Product Data Management systems or documentation vaults to ensure version control.
- Create designs in accordance with project requirements, client standards, and industry regulations using CAD software such as AutoCAD, PTC Creo, or SolidWorks.
- Apply American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC) standards.
- Manage the collection, organization, storage, security, and analysis of data to ensure its integrity, accessibility, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including bills of materials, assembly instructions, and engineering reports and changes.
- Maintain personal contacts and cooperative work relationships to provide or exchange information.
