• Collaborate with or lead cross-functional teams comprised of electrical, mechanical, software, and systems engineers, including program management, to
ensure successful project execution
• Generate functional mechanical solutions from complex project requirements through innovative conceptual designs
• Assist engineers and scientists develop, build, sketch and produce production-level prototypes
• Conduct field testing to evaluate solutions in DOD specific application environments
• Develop cost-effective mechanical systems to evaluate conceptual designs
• Perform system/solution design, testing, and documentation of results
• Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
• Work under the direction of Program Managers, Principal Investigators or Project Engineers
• Ensure that designs comply with relevant safety and industry regulations, or applicable military standards
• Must wear appropriate PPE as needed and adhere to all safety standards
• Physical Requirements: Work is performed in an office/lab/field environment. Must have the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and work with hands solving handson mechanical engineering tasks. Must be able to work on or around military aircraft
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Extensive experience in the design, development and testing of small engine combustion driven systems.
• Experience designing electrical/mechanical systems to meet thermal, acoustic and vibration requirements
• Demonstrated ability to interact with military maintenance personnel to include contractors, Soldiers, and civilians
• Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced, autonomously driven atmosphere
• Demonstrated ability to develop, lead and coordinate engineering solutions to complex material failures
• Experience with 3D CAD systems such as SolidWorks
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Must possess technical and analytical thinking skills with a detail-oriented physics-based approach
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage assigned project tasks to meet schedule
• Proven track record of technical writing ability (samples may be requested)
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
• Working, practical knowledge of AS9100 or other quality management systems
• Experience in designing and tuning mechanical system controls
• Experience with developing military maintenance technical procedures
• Experience designing mechanical systems for diverse Soldier environments
• Experience designing military-proven power production, or harvesting technologies
• Experience developing and executing test plansfor MIL-STD requirements
• Secret security clearance
• Education: BS or higher in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering