R&D Mechanical Engineer

Jacobs Management Group • Egg Harbor Township, NJ

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

My client is hiring a Mechanical Engineer II to support aviation safety research and testing for a federal program in southern New Jersey. You will lead test planning, data collection, and analysis across fire testing, thermal, and fluid systems, with real ownership from day one. This is a direct hire role with a stable organization supporting federal aviation safety research. You will lead your own test plans and experiments with minimal day-to-day oversight. You will present your work directly to internal teams and government stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Comfortable working outdoors and in fire-testing environments with PPE.
• US citizenship required, with eligibility to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• Experience with CAD tools such as Solidworks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute fire, thermal, and fluid systems experiments.
• Develop test plans, drawings, and data acquisition systems.
• Analyze data across mechanical, thermal, and structural systems to support research conclusions.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to internal teams and government stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

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