Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer

HEPCO•Palm Bay, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

HEPCO is seeking an experienced senior specialist, mechanical engineer, for a permanent, full-time opportunity supporting sophisticated aerospace and defense programs in Palm Bay, Florida. This is an excellent opportunity for a cleared mechanical engineer who enjoys complex, hands-on hardware work and wants to contribute to mission-critical programs. The selected professional will design, develop, qualify, integrate, and test advanced mechanical, precision-mechanism, and electro-mechanical hardware within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline plus at least 6 years of relevant experience; or Graduate degree plus at least 4 years of relevant experience; or At least 10 years of directly relevant engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
Active Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI security clearance; a TS clearance that has been active within the last two years may also be considered.
Demonstrated mechanical engineering and critical-hardware design experience.
Strong proficiency in 3D modeling and CAD-based design.
Experience developing complex mechanical hardware from concept through fabrication, integration, test, and release.
Ability to work independently, manage technically challenging assignments, and operate effectively in a cross-functional engineering environment.
Willingness to work hands-on with hardware in a laboratory setting.
Ability to travel occasionally as program needs require.

Nice To Haves

Precision mechanisms, motion-control systems, actuators, or custom gear trains.
Mechatronic and electromechanical hardware.
Electronics or module packaging.
Thermal and structural analysis considerations.
Size, weight, and power optimization.
Creo or comparable 3D CAD software.
ASME Y14.5 and GD&T.
Additive manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, and Design for Assembly.
Prototype development, materials testing, and manufacturing-process support.
Aerospace, defense, electro-optical, sensor, or other mission-critical hardware programs.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and support the qualification of complex mechanical hardware, precision mechanisms, and electromechanical systems.
Create, revise, and release 3D CAD models, part drawings, assembly drawings, schematics, and associated engineering documentation.
Define mechanical requirements; perform concept development, material selection, engineering trade studies, and design-optimization analyses.
Lead or contribute to preliminary and final mechanical design efforts, including design reviews, product change reviews, and engineering-change implementation.
Develop prototype hardware and support mechanical assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and laboratory testing.
Create mechanical subsystem test plans, procedures, reports, and technical-data-package documentation.
Evaluate component and assembly performance, including thermal, structural, fit, function, and manufacturability considerations.
Participate in PDRs, CDRs, peer reviews, customer meetings, field tests, and demonstrations.
Collaborate with systems, electrical, manufacturing, test, quality, and programming teams.
Provide technical directions to designers, technicians, operators, and other project contributors as needed.
Present technical concepts, design status, risks, and recommendations to internal leadership, customers, and other program stakeholders.

Benefits

Medical coverage, including high-deductible and traditional PPO plan options.
Dental and vision insurance.
Supplemental health-benefit options.
Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
Paid time off; exempt employees may be eligible for a discretionary PTO program.
Paid parental leave for eligible mothers and fathers.
Fertility and family-building support.
Adoption assistance.
Subsidized backup childcare and eldercare support.
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.
Telehealth and virtual health solutions, including physical therapy and menopause support.
Centers of Excellence program for eligible medical procedures, designed to reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Legal, identity-theft, genetic-screening, employee-discount, and other voluntary support programs.
Career-development resources, mentoring, and continuing-education support.
9/80 work schedule, providing every other Friday off for many eligible employees.
Potential relocation assistance for an exceptional candidate.