Senior Mechanical Engineer

Shadow Objects • Dahlgren, VA

8d • $100,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

ShadowObjects, LLC is seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support advanced engineering initiatives within a Department of Defense (DoD) environment in Dahlgren, VA. This is a full-time, on-site position supporting mission-critical programs.

The selected candidate will serve as a subject matter expert responsible for leading mechanical design efforts and supporting the full lifecycle of engineering development, including design, analysis, testing, and production of complex mechanical and electromechanical systems.

Requirements

• Active Final Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility in Defense Information System for Security
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in mechanical design and engineering, including the design, manufacture, and testing of mechanical assemblies
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate mechanical and electromechanical systems using principles of mechanics and materials
• Experience developing manufacturing processes, including designing and modifying equipment for fabrication, assembly, and installation
• Experience with solid modeling and finite element modeling (FEM) techniques
• Experience performing mechanical and thermal stress analysis
• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks and PTC Creo, as well as Microsoft Visio for system design and documentation
• Experience developing technical data packages (TDPs) in accordance with DoD standards
• Experience with extreme power internal combustion engines and systems
• Experience in shock and vibration modeling and simulation
• Experience with Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) and Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS) methodologies
• Proven background in design for manufacturability (DFM)

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting DoD or defense-related programs
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and lead technical efforts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and evaluate mechanical and electromechanical systems and components
• Apply principles of mechanics and materials to assess system performance and reliability
• Lead design efforts for mechanical assemblies, including fabrication, assembly, and installation
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes by designing and modifying production equipment and methods
• Perform mechanical and thermal stress analysis to ensure system integrity under operational conditions
• Conduct and support testing to validate system performance and design requirements
• Plan and execute engineering projects to meet technical, schedule, and performance objectives
• Develop technical data packages (TDPs) and engineering documentation in accordance with DoD standards and instructions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees