Engineer Mechanical 2

HII's Mission Technologies division•Dayton, OH

1d•$73,291 - $92,812•Onsite

About The Position

Huntington Ingalls Industries is actively recruiting for a full time Mechanical Engineer to support a mission at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB). This position is located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio and is within a commutable distance from Beavercreek, Fairborn, Dayton, and Riverside. This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners. Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities: Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success. Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve. Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Requirements

2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or 0 years experience with Masters in related field.
Experience designing parts and assemblies including engineering analysis
Experience with FEA and CFD software such as ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation or Flow Simulation
Secret clearance minimum to start - Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with enhanced security checks

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering
Experience with rugged systems design for ground or airborne systems
Experience with digital or RF electronics packaging
Proficiency with SolidWorks
Experience with electrical engineering or software development including designing and troubleshooting circuits and embedded programming
Interest or experience in any of the following areas: additive manufacturing, materials, thermodynamics/heat transfer, controls/dynamic systems, aerodynamics, or robotics
Experience in creating requirements for and reviewing designs and drawings of facilities and construction efforts
PCB/circuit design

Responsibilities

Participate in multidisciplinary teams to define requirements, collaborate with vendors and partners, review and assess technical solutions, and oversee integration and test of complex systems
Apply engineering principles to meet mechanical engineering needs for the facility
Carry designs through the entire design cycle including concept development, prototyping, fabrication, and final assembly and testing
Work with electrical and software engineers to ensure designs meet all requirements
Seek inputs from other engineers, technicians, and other to refine and improve designs
Document designs through detailed engineering drawings, reports, and presentations
Work with in-house and outside shops to build prototypes and functional parts
Design rugged enclosures for electronics, taking into account vibration, environmental, and thermal considerations
Support mechanical aspects of specialized test infrastructure including anechoic chambers and flight motion simulators
Participate in test events both in our facility and in the field