Mechanical Engineer, Lead

WR Systems•Norfolk, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WR has an opportunity for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to design and develop ruggedized mechanical and electromechanical systems supporting critical naval operations. At WR, we design and deliver the mechanical and electrical systems that protect, support, and enable critical naval technologies. From concept through deployment, our work ensures that mission-critical equipment performs exactly as expected, when it matters most. Out at sea, there’s no margin for failure. Naval systems must operate reliably in extreme conditions, constant vibration, high heat, saltwater corrosion, and continuous operational demand. The hardware that supports these missions must be engineered not just to function, but to endure.

Requirements

Active Secret Clearance is required to start
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
Six (6)+ years of full-time professional experience in Mechanical Systems to include: Systems/Equipment design and Test and Evaluation support
Three (3)+ years of technical experience in design and development of DoD systems
Experience working with CAD software (AutoCAD and Inventor preferred) with extensive knowledge of 3D modeling and creating Bills of Material (BOM)

Nice To Haves

You’re not just designing parts, you’re ensuring systems survive real-world conditions at sea
You’ll work across the full lifecycle: concept → design → analysis → testing → deployment
Your designs will directly support mission readiness and operational reliability
You’ll bridge the gap between engineering design and real-world performance

Responsibilities

Document and design mechanical and electromechanical components and systems
Develop drawing packages (Level-3 Drawings, block diagrams, Bills of Materials [BOM], manufacturing, assembly, modeling, renderings and installation) using Autodesk Inventor 3D
Independently analyze specifications and performance requirements to ensure designs can be produced by existing manufacturing methods
Determine feasibility of designing new components or modifying existing components considering costs, available space, time limitations, planning, and other technical and economic factors
Independently researches and analyzes data such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
Uses extensive experience in creating technical drawings and documentation packages