Mechanical Engineer III

Mercury Systems • Chantilly, VA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Mercury Systems Chantilly, VA location offers a great opportunity for a mechanical engineer with at least 4 years' experience to join a small, collaborative engineering team in an electronics production focused environment. If you thrive on continuous learning and are looking for the opportunity to make an impact by bringing a fresh perspective to complex design challenges, then consider applying for this role. You will have a hands-on opportunity to design, analyze, and test complex subsystem and rugged server designs, including multiple methods of cooling utilizing the latest technologies. Join a small, collaborative engineering team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering or another related technical field
• Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• An understanding of heat transfer and thermal management
• General knowledge of both conventional manufacturing techniques and advanced manufacturing, such as additive manufacturing
• Experience with 3D CAD software, such as SolidWorks
• Familiarity with material control processes and documentation such as routers, work instructions, etc. and tools related to those functions (Agile, Oracle, EPDM, etc.)
• Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills
• Proficiency with standard documentation and presentation tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary environment
• This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance in the future. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or another related technical field
• Experience and understanding of Printed Wiring Board Assemblies design and processes
• Experience and understanding of chassis and digital/fiber optic cable design
• Experience presenting design and analysis at Prime subcontractor and Government milestone events (PDR/CDR/TRR)
• Familiarity with ANSI/VITA Standards (46.0, 48.x, 66.x, 67.x)
• Familiarity with GD&T
• Proficient in SolidWorks and PDM tools
• Experience with Test Execution and Documentation (Plans, Procedures, Reports)

Responsibilities

• Mechanical engineering tasks related to electronic subsystem and server design with components based on open standards. Assignments include: mechanical packaging design, printed wiring board layout and ECAD support, connector selection, label & cable design, test equipment, prototype inspection & assembly, environmental testing, and the documentation required to procure and assemble hardware
• Collaborating with other disciplines including Hardware/Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement as part of your daily activities
• Taking products from concept design all the way through integration, test, and production release
• Conceptualization, design, development, analysis and documentation of mechanical hardware and/or systems for use in rugged military applications
• Design of complex fixturing to support testing and advanced manufacturing techniques
• Creation of complex models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks
• Communication of design concepts and document product to diverse audiences internal and external to Mercury
• Supporting product verification testing such as thermal, airflow, vibration, mechanical shock, humidity, and environmental stress screening
• Driving procurement of prototype material to verify form, fit, and function
• Failure analysis of discrepant material in coordination with manufacturing and application engineering
• Drafting Test plans and Inspection reports as part of verification and validation
• Structuring Bills of Material (BOMs/PLs)
• Drafting and managing Engineering Change Requests (ECRs/ECOs)

Benefits

• lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement
• casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow
• help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers
• communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization
• feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level