Mechanical Engineer I (Onsite)
About The Position
The Materials & Process Engineering (M&PE) Department within the Hardware Engineering Center is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for performing mechanical testing and designing fixtures to support development, design, and failure analysis activities for a diverse range of product applications. This position requires critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail in executing procedures, testing, analysis, and documentation. You will collaborate closely with design engineers, material engineers, and subject matter experts across various disciplines, managing and coordinating multiple tasks to meet schedule requirements. As part of a multi-disciplined team, you will contribute to solving complex technical challenges. If you enjoy hands-on work and developing innovative solutions to challenging engineering problems, this opportunity is for you.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or related (STEM) major obtained by start date.
- Experience with mechanical testing equipment, such as Instron or MTS load frames.
- Experience with stress and structural analysis principles and methods.
- Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, course work, or projects
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
- Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with instrumentation and data acquisition equipment to support mechanical testing and analysis.
- Experience using software tools such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, and PTC Creo for data collection, analysis, and design.
- Experience with ASTM test methods for conducting mechanical testing.
- Hands-on experience with general material testing and analysis using laboratory equipment.
- Ability to write clear and concise technical reports to effectively summarize analyses and test results.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on mechanical testing using various laboratory techniques to evaluate material properties and design limitations
- Develop test plans and set up test configurations for unique hardware applications
- Assess materials for compliance with specifications and standards
- Evaluate parts and hardware to ensure alignment with structural analyses and conformance to design requirements
- Collaborate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and subject matter experts
- Execute tasks with a high degree of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in testing, analysis, and documentation
- Manage and coordinate multiple analysis tasks simultaneously while adhering to schedule requirements
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- flexible work schedules
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
