Mechanical Engineer - Yuma Proving Ground. AZ

VetJobs • Yuma Proving Ground, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide engineering support including planning, designing, overseeing fabrication, and fielding special fixtures and machinery for the testing of military weapon systems and equipment. The role involves incorporating state-of-the-art technology, adhering to established design standards, utilizing existing or developing new testing procedures, and instrumentation systems. The incumbent may be assigned independent project responsibility or serve as a project engineer on major, complex systems within high visibility, high cost programs. Depending on experience, the role may involve leading a team of engineers and technicians on efforts involving transducers, calibrations, and new instrumentation systems. The position exercises technical direction over engineering, technical test support, and other supporting personnel during the conduct of tests in the field or under simulated conditions, including making assignments, reviewing work, and providing instructions. The role may also involve developing process improvements, including identifying, designing, developing, and implementing modifications/upgrades of existing facilities, equipment, and their operating systems. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college/university, or equivalent experience.
• Experience using SolidWorks or other 3D CAD program.
• Effective communication in English, both verbally and in writing, on a professional level.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical and periodic retests.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks assigned.
• Must be capable of working in extreme weather conditions including summer temperatures peaking around 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must meet the physical requirements necessary to perform operations outlined, performed, and stated in the section SOPs.
• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed, sometimes on short notice, to support test missions.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, without special restrictions.
• Must be able to work in a team setting, maintaining a professional relationship with all team members, as well as other coworkers, in and outside of your immediate work area.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have dependable transportation and a dependable means of communication.
• Must be able speak, write, read, and understand English.
• Must have a well-mannered customer service attitude.
• Must be willing to cross-train in other areas.
• Must use “down-time” effectively to the benefit of test, self, and company.
• Must be punctual, responsible, and dependable.
• Must demonstrate motivation, initiative, and reliability.
• Must be adaptable, flexible, and able to adjust to new or changing instructions.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to follow instructions and company policy.
• Must be able to deliver quality products to the customer and be responsive to their needs.
• Must be safety and security conscious, complying with rules and policies.
• Must be able to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a security clearance prior to employment and maintain security clearance for the duration of employment.
• Must be a current TRAX employee or affiliate subcontractor for internal postings.

Nice To Haves

• Dewesoft Data Acquisition.
• LabVIEW Data Acquisition.
• Experience with Additive Manufacturing.
• Controls and Programming (LABVIEW).
• 5 years' experience with SolidWorks or other CAD programs.
• 5 years' Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Electronics experience.
• Sheet metal fabrication experience.
• Machining experience.
• Welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Planning, designing, overseeing fabrication, and fielding special fixtures and machinery for testing military weapon systems and equipment.
• Incorporating state-of-the-art technology and adhering to established design standards.
• Utilizing existing or developing new testing procedures and instrumentation systems.
• Serving as project engineer on major, complex systems for high visibility, high cost programs.
• Leading teams of engineers and technicians on efforts involving transducers, calibrations, and new instrumentation systems (depending on experience).
• Exercising technical direction over engineering, technical test support, and other supporting personnel during test conduct.
• Developing process improvements, including identifying, designing, developing, and implementing modifications/upgrades of existing facilities, equipment, and operating systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level