Mechanical Engineer, Junior

CACI International•Albuquerque, NM

4d•$50,500 - $101,000

About The Position

CACI is hiring a junior Mechanical Engineer to join its technical team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role involves designing mobile and transportable shelter systems and their mechanical subsystems, developing solutions that fit existing hardware constraints, and coordinating integration and verification activities. Travel within the continental United States is required for project work, with travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering.
0–3 years of demonstrated experience supporting the Department of Defense or another federal agency in a mechanical engineering capacity.
Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor or equivalent, and the Microsoft Office suite.
Experience transitioning completed designs into fabrication activities.
Experience with finite element analysis.
Technical writing experience, including engineering analyses, trade studies, feasibility assessments, and analyses of alternatives.
Demonstrated ability to be a highly motivated self-starter and work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering with design experience in mobile or transportable systems for the Department of Defense.
Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor Nastran.
Professional Engineering License.
Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

Define and develop designs for new mobile and transportable shelter systems.
Identify required subsystems, including structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, HVAC, power generation, and other mechanical subsystems.
Assess requirements and system architecture to develop mechanical design solutions that address existing hardware limitations.
Create system specifications and ensure mechanical interface compatibility.
Analyze and resolve design compatibility issues.
Coordinate mechanical system and subsystem design for integration into a system-of-systems platform.
Coordinate and consolidate design work from requirements definition through testing verification.
Conduct independent technical investigations, including failure analysis and root-cause determination.
Perform site surveys and engineering assessments.
Develop drawings, user guides, test plans, test procedures, rack elevations, equipment maintenance manuals, and other documentation.
Serve as a member of the quality inspection team.
Work in a team environment and apply technical knowledge to reach design solutions promptly under time constraints.