Mechanical Engineer, Junior

CACI • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

CACI is hiring a Junior Mechanical Engineer for its technical team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role involves developing mobile and transportable shelter system designs and coordinating mechanical subsystems and their integration into larger platforms. The position requires travel within the continental United States for projects, up to 25%. The employee will work with a team and support design development, technical investigations, site assessments, testing, and engineering documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 0–3 years of demonstrated experience supporting the Department of Defense or another federal agency in a mechanical engineering capacity.
• 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.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop new mobile and transportable shelter system designs.
• Identify relevant subsystems, including structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, HVAC, power generation, and other mechanical subsystems as required.
• 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 in a team environment and apply technical knowledge to reach design solutions in a timely manner under time constraints.

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.
• Learning and development opportunities and resources.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

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