Mechanical Engineer, Basic

WR Systems•Little Creek, VA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

WR has a need for a Mechanical Engineer to assist with the design and development of mechanical systems and technical solutions for shipboard and naval applications. 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. 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. This role is different because 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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Three (3)+ years of experience in ruggedized electronics chassis/housing/cabinet mechanical design considerations, to include: Systems/Equipment Support, and Test and Evaluation support of C4ISR requirements
One (1)+ year of technical experience in support of US DoD shipboard electronic equipment design to include focus on shock, vibration, structure borne noise, and heat transfer/dissipation
Active Secret Clearance is required to start

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 research and analyze data such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
Use extensive experience in creating technical drawings and documentation packages