Junior Aerospace Mechanical Engineer - On-Site

Decision Technologies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company paid Short-Term, Long-Term, 
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401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Certifications

Job summary

Decision Technologies, Inc. in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace) to help design and analyze naval defense systems. The role focuses on aerodynamic, thermal, and structural challenges in shipboard environments; on-site work only.

You will work with senior engineers using CAD and simulation tools, perform 3D modeling, trajectory analysis, and support live-fire test planning. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics, or related engineering (new grads welcome).
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and simulation tools (FEA/CFD, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Strong fundamentals in statics, dynamics, fluids, heat transfer, and vibrations.
• U.S. citizen eligible for DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• 3D CAD modeling of missile airframes and launchers; evaluate tolerances and CG shifts.
• Support motion dynamics analysis for high-speed missile launchers.
• Evaluate aerodynamics; review CFD data and flight trajectories.
• Perform thermal analysis using ANSYS/NASTRAN; assess heat dissipation.
• Review OEMs' ECPs and ICDs; provide feedback on design modifications.
• Assist in test planning and data interpretation from telemetry.

Skills

Statics

Dynamics

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Mechanical vibrations

Curiosity & Drive

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics, or related engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Inventor

MATLAB/Simulink

ANSYS

CFD/FEA tools

Job description

Decision Technologies, Inc. in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace) to help design and analyze naval defense systems. The role focuses on aerodynamic, thermal, and structural challenges in shipboard environments; on-site work only.

You will work with senior engineers using CAD and simulation tools, perform 3D modeling, trajectory analysis, and support live-fire test planning. U.S.