Lead, Mechanical Engineer

IT Impact Consulting; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IT Impact Consulting seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive precision mechanisms and mechatronics at our Sterling, VA site. You will own 3D CAD modeling, TDPs, and fabrication-ready drawings, while guiding tests, PDR/CDR, and optimization efforts.

The role requires active clearance and the ability to obtain a favorable polygraph, with relocation possible and on-site responsibilities at a secured Sterling worksite.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance, or held within the last 2 years.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a favorable polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree with 9+ years relevant experience, or graduate degree with 7+ years, or ~13 years without a degree.
• Experience with precision mechanisms, mechatronics, 3D CAD, Creo, ASME Y14.5, GD&T, and Technical Data Packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering efforts on precision mechanisms and mechatronics.
• Develop 3D CAD models and technical drawings, ensuring GD&T and TDPs.
• Support SWaP optimization, prototype development, integration and testing.
• Work on-site in Sterling, VA with secured worksite TBD.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Favorable polygraph

3D CAD

Creo

ASME Y14.5

GD&T

Technical Data Packages

SWaP optimization

Prototype development

PDR/CDR

Actuators

Additive manufacturing

Electro-optical systems

Machine packaging

Education

Bachelor's degree + 9 years of relevant experience, graduate degree + 7 years, or approximately 13 years of relevant experience without a degree

Tools

Creo

Job description

Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace & Defense Sterling, VA 20166 · On-site (secured worksite to be confirmed) Full-Time · Permanent

The Role

Full-time, permanent on-site Lead Mechanical Engineer opportunity in Sterling, Virginia. Candidates must have an active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance, or have held one within the last 2 years, and must hold or be able to obtain a favorable polygraph. Relocation may be possible.

Why This Role

• Precision mechanisms, mechatronics, electro-mechanical assemblies, and mechanical packaging
• 3D CAD, Creo, ASME Y14.5, GD&T, part and assembly drawings, and Technical Data Packages
• Thermal and structural loading, SWaP optimization, prototype development, integration/testing, and PDR/CDR
• Mechanical test plans, actuators, custom gear trains, electro-optical systems, additive manufacturing, and DFM/DFMA

What You Bring

• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance, or held within the last 2 years
• Must hold or be able to obtain a favorable polygraph
• Bachelor's degree plus 9 years of relevant experience, graduate degree plus 7 years, or approximately 13 years of relevant experience without a degree
• Skills include precision mechanisms, mechatronics, electro-mechanical assemblies, 3D CAD, Creo, ASME Y14.5, GD&T, mechanical packaging, thermal and structural loading, SWaP optimization, part and assembly drawings, Technical Data Packages, prototype development, integration/testing, PDR/CDR, mechanical test plans, actuators, custom gear trains, electro-optical systems, additive manufacturing, and DFM/DFMA
• Available to work on-site in Sterling, VA 20166; exact secured worksite to be confirmed