Structural Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
As a Structural-Mechanical Engineer for Intelligence Systems, you will be responsible for performing structural analysis using applicable material resources, methods, and standards; perform design and development of mechanical systems; and carry out other tasks as required and assigned. Our program offers opportunity to see your designs from concept through development to use in operational environments, often with hands-on participation via prototyping and testing. Work products include structural systems, specialized tools, hardware components, assemblies, and prototypes supporting both program technology development tasking and customer operations initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
- 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
- Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
- Ability to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Demonstrated proficiency in structural analysis via basic hand calculations.
- Proficiency in the use of one or more design and analysis software tools as required by the task.
- Ability and flexibility to work in an often-dynamic environment with an open mind to unconventional design approaches.
- Flexibility and willingness to work with multi-disciplined teams on a range of tasking, sometimes in new technology areas, outside the ranges of your expertise.
Nice To Haves
- High attention to detail in structural analysis of assemblies and components fabricated from a range of materials.
- Capabilities in machine design and engineering analysis.
- Developing innovative solutions to unique problems.
- Experience with material and component testing to verify design fitness.
- Familiarity with engineering standards and codes – ASTM, AISC, ACI, NDS, IBC, etc.
- Experience with Ansys, Plaxis, Inventor, Revit.
- Demonstrated proficiency in hardware design, modeling, manufacturing and testing.
- Hands-on construction experience and interest/ability to fabricate physical proof-of-concept mock-ups in a shop/highbay environment.
- Willingness to travel to offsite locations in support of system training and testing.
- Current Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) registration.
- Minimum Secret-level clearance transferrable at time of hire required – TS/SCI with poly is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Performing structural analysis using applicable material resources, methods, and standards.
- Performing design and development of mechanical systems.
- Carrying out other tasks as required and assigned.
- Seeing designs from concept through development to use in operational environments, often with hands-on participation via prototyping and testing.
- Producing work products including structural systems, specialized tools, hardware components, assemblies, and prototypes supporting both program technology development tasking and customer operations initiatives.
- Preparing and presenting technical briefings to communicate analysis results, technical trades, design requirements and specifications.
- Making technical recommendations to customer technical and management staff.
- Identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Benefits
- Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
- Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security.
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule).
- Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
