Mechanical Engineer, Lead

WR Systems•Norfolk, VA

5d•$93,000 - $134,000•Onsite

About The Position

WR has an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer, Lead to design, develop, and document mechanical and electromechanical components and systems in support of Department of Defense programs. The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of employment history, education and/or certifications, criminal history, driving records, and other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

Requirements

Active Secret Clearance is required to start.
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Six (6)+ years of full-time professional experience as a Mechanical Engineer, including: Systems and equipment design, Test and evaluation support.
Three (3)+ years of technical experience supporting the design and development of Department of Defense (DoD) systems.
Experience using CAD software, with proficiency in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor preferred.
Extensive experience with 3D modeling, technical drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Environmental Qualification Testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, and technical manuals to determine the feasibility of designs and applications.
Develop technical drawings and documentation packages using industry standards and best practices.
Create drawing packages, including Level-3 drawings, block diagrams, Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, 3D models, renderings, and installation drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
Analyze specifications and performance requirements to ensure designs can be manufactured using existing methods and processes.
Determine the feasibility of designing new components or modifying existing designs while considering cost, schedule, space constraints, manufacturing capabilities, and other technical and economic factors.
Support system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and engineering change activities throughout the product lifecycle.