Mechanical Engineer

HII's Mission Technologies division•Syracuse, NY

2d•$76,956 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 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. HII is seeking a self-motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our team located in Syracuse, NY. This role requires collaboration with leads, engineers, and technicians promoting growth and development within the group. We are looking for a candidate who can learn and grow as part of the development, assembly, and manufacturing team of power, radar, and sensor devices for military applications. May provide input on requirements flow-down, concept creation, rapid-prototyping, mechanical design, environmental analysis, producibility analysis, or environmental testing. Works on technical projects requiring strong engineering or industry knowledge. Characteristics of a successful candidate include attention to detail, creativity, focus on expectations, willingness to learn outside comfort-zone, and have effective written & presentation skills.

Requirements

Mechanical engineer 2 - 2 years relevant experience with bachelors in related field; 0 year’s relevant experience with Masters in related field
Mechanical Engineer 1 - bachelors in related field
Proficient in 3D solid modeling such as SolidWorks or related SolidWorks
Familiarity in 2D drawings such as AutoCAD or related
Understanding of dynamic motion and thermal principles, calculations, and applications
Ability to obtain US security clearance

Nice To Haves

Performing structural shock & vibration and thermal Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using tools such as Ansys Mechanical Workbench and Icepak, or related
Technical drawing creation in tools such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD
Interfacing with vendors and customers
SolidWorks PDM is a plus
ASME Y14.100, ASME Y14.5, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standard practice
Military, ANSI, and IPC-620 standards
Metal and plastic fabrication processes and equipment
Cable harness assembly materials and methods
Active Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Support engineering research, design, development, integration, and analysis of complex electro-mechanical products
Perform 3D modeling, 2D drafting, and computer aided simulations of concept designs
Create preliminary, draft, or final released technical data packages
Identify problems or deficiencies that shall require configuration or procedural changes
Analyze complex functions, procedures, and problems to find creative, logical, and effective solutions
Provide inputs to project peers and technical leads
Interface with vendors and customers
Comply with applicable AS9100 Quality procedures in the performance of duties
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned