Mechanical Engineer 1 - 2 Positions

Outpost Technologies

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Outpost Technologies is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer 1 to create unique solutions for complex problems for the defense, space, and commercial fields. The Candidate will develop Outpost Technologies’ mechanical and structural design products for defense, space, and commercial projects. The Candidate will help create detailed designs, help present at milestone reviews, attend program meetings, and produce high-quality drawing products. The candidate will be responsible for learning and applying sound mechanical engineering and design principles in the development of machined, structural, fabricated, sheet metal, and composite components. The candidate will also be responsible for Bill of Material development, requiring clear communication with vendors. The Candidate’s designs will require learning and refining sound engineering processes, such as design for manufacturing, drawing production, & PDM/PLM/configuration management. The Candidate must also learn to report technical, schedule, and budgetary risk to management. Communication skills are strongly desired. The Candidate must be self-motivated and produce excellent work that exceeds customer expectations. The Candidate must always present a professional demeanor while representing Outpost Technologies to customers and stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university.
0-5 years of Mechanical Engineering experience (Graduate degrees, military service, or technical accreditations/certifications may be substituted for experience years where applicable).
Introductory-level experience with CAD or drafting software.
Must be a US Citizen.
Must possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

SOLIDWORKS MCAD software package
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Finite Element Modeling software packages
Prototyping and Manufacturing Technologies
Strong communication skills.
Self-motivated.
Ability to produce excellent work that exceeds customer expectations.
Professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

Develop mechanical and structural design products for defense, space, and commercial projects.
Create detailed designs.
Present at milestone reviews.
Attend program meetings.
Produce high-quality drawing products.
Learn and apply sound mechanical engineering and design principles in the development of machined, structural, fabricated, sheet metal, and composite components.
Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Communicate clearly with vendors.
Learn and refine sound engineering processes, such as design for manufacturing, drawing production, and PDM/PLM/configuration management.
Report technical, schedule, and budgetary risk to management.