Mechanical Engineer

MANTECH•Crane, IN

38d•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Crane, Indiana. This is an onsite position. Are you ready to engineer cutting-edge solutions that directly impact the operational capabilities of the Navy and Marine Corps? As a core Mechanical Engineer II on our innovative team, you'll be deeply involved in the full spectrum of engineering activities – from initial research and design to seamless integration, rigorous testing, and insightful analysis. You'll focus on developing critical defensive cyber technologies, ensuring mission assurance, advancing command and control systems, and building resilient tactical networks. Your efforts will directly translate into enhanced effectiveness for the warfighter. If you're an enthusiastic and proactive engineer who excels in collaborative, dynamic environments and is driven to make a tangible difference, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. (Permitted experience exchange: High School and 6 years of additional experience or Associate's Degree and 4 years of additional experience may be exchanged in lieu of a required Bachelor's degree)
5+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design and analysis, preferably with a focus on electronic systems.
Proficiency in using 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA) for design and documentation.
Knowledge of material selection, manufacturing processes, and GD&T.
Must have a current/active TS/SCI

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Familiarity with environmental testing standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810) and EMI/RFI shielding principles.
Experience designing mechanical solutions for military, aerospace, or other harsh environment applications.
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and their implications for hardware design.
Familiarity with TEMPEST requirements or other security-related design considerations.
Experience with data center cooling or high-performance computing thermal management.
Understanding of cable management best practices for secure environments.

Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA).
Perform engineering analysis, including stress analysis, thermal analysis, fluid dynamics, and vibration analysis, using FEA and CFD tools.
Select appropriate materials, manufacturing processes, and tolerances for mechanical designs.
Develop and execute test plans and procedures to validate the performance and reliability of mechanical systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during development, testing, and production phases.
Collaborate effectively with electrical, software, and other engineering disciplines to integrate mechanical systems.
Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation.
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry standards, technologies, and best practices.
Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts for design processes and methodologies.
Potentially mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and technicians.