Mechanical Engineer

CACI•Albuquerque, NM

25d

About The Position

CACI is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join its technical team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role supports the design and integration of mobile and transportable shelter systems and requires travel within the continental United States for project work. The engineer develops mechanical design solutions within existing hardware constraints, coordinates subsystem and system-of-systems integration, and supports the effort from requirements definition through testing and verification. The position also includes technical investigations, site surveys, engineering assessments, documentation development, and quality inspection team participation. Applicants must hold an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering.
At least 3 years of demonstrated mechanical engineering experience supporting the Department of Defense or another federal agency.
Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor or equivalent, and the Microsoft Office suite.
Experience transitioning completed designs into fabrication activities.
Experience with finite element analysis.
Technical writing experience, including engineering analyses, trade studies, feasibility assessments, and analyses of alternatives.
Demonstrated ability to be a highly motivated self-starter and work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in mechanical engineering and design experience with mobile or transportable systems for the Department of Defense.
Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor Nastran.
Professional Engineering License.
Experience interfacing with customers, including clarifying requirements, providing technical status updates, and delivering design presentations.
Experience with developmental and qualification testing, including contributing to test plans and procedures, conducting testing evolutions, and correcting deficiencies.
Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

Define and develop new mobile or transportable shelter system designs.
Identify relevant subsystems, including structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, HVAC, power generation, and other mechanical subsystems as needed.
Assess requirements and system architecture to develop mechanical design solutions that account for existing hardware limitations.
Create system specifications and ensure mechanical interface compatibility.
Analyze and resolve design compatibility issues.
Coordinate mechanical system and subsystem design for integration into a system-of-systems platform.
Coordinate and consolidate design efforts from requirements definition through testing verification.
Conduct independent technical investigations, including failure analysis and root-cause determination.
Perform site surveys and engineering assessments.
Develop drawings, user guides, test plans, test procedures, rack elevations, equipment maintenance manuals, and other documentation.
Serve as a member of the quality inspection team.
Work collaboratively in a team environment and apply technical knowledge to develop timely design solutions under time constraints.