Lead Mechanical Engineer Designer

Footbridge Federal; Florida; Presencial; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health and welfare benefits

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development & training

Descripción de la vacante

Footbridge Federal seeks a senior mechanical design engineer with deep experience in high-rel hardware for on-site support in Florida. You will own complex 3D CAD models, lead prototyping, and guide cross-functional teams through PDR and CDR reviews while ensuring manufacturing feasibility and SWaP optimization.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance (CI polygraph preferred) and a proven track record in thermal/structural design, GD&T, and ASME standards, with hands-on lab work and independent

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years or higher experience, or 13+ years of mechanical design experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance, CI polygraph eligibility.
• Strong hands-on lab experience and 3D CAD modeling for high-rel hardware.

Responsabilidades

• Develop complex 3D CAD models, schematics, and Technical Data Packages per standard GD&T guidelines.
• Lead prototyping, lab integration, and hardware testing with test plans and data evaluation.
• Guide smaller teams of technicians, operators, and junior designers through product development phases.
• Participate in PDR, CDR, and peer reviews; present design concepts to stakeholders.
• Execute product change implementations and support engineering as on-site field representative when needed.

Conocimientos

3D CAD modeling

Prototyping & test planning

Team leadership

PDR/CDR participation

Lab testing

Creo

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Cross-functional collaboration

TS/SCI clearance

CI polygraph eligibility

Educación

Bachelor's degree with 9+ years

Graduate degree with 7+ years

13+ years experience in lieu of degree

Herramientas

Creo

Descripción del empleo

• Develop complex 3D CAD models, schematics, and complete Technical Data Packages adhering to standard dimensioning and tolerance guidelines.
• Lead prototyping, lab integration, and hardware testing, including drafting subsystem test plans and evaluating test data.
• Guide smaller teams of technicians, operators, and junior designers through product development phases.
• Participate in formal technical reviews (PDR, CDR, peer reviews) and present design concepts to internal and external project stakeholders.
• Execute product change implementations and support engineering efforts as an on-site field representative when needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of experience, a Graduate degree with 7+ years, or 13+ years of relevant mechanical design experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance (with willingness and eligibility to undergo a CI polygraph).
• Strong hands‑on laboratory experience and background in 3D CAD modeling for high‑reliability hardware.
• Proven capability to manage complex technical assignments independently within cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Creo and solid knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Experience designing precision mechanisms, mechatronics, or electronic packaging focused on thermal/structural optimization and SWaP considerations.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing, DFM/DFA, custom gear trains, actuators, or electro‑optical systems.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of experience, a Graduate degree with 7+ years, or 13+ years of relevant mechanical design experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance (with willingness and eligibility to undergo a CI polygraph).
• Strong hands‑on laboratory experience and background in 3D CAD modeling for high‑reliability hardware.
• Proven capability to manage complex technical assignments independently within cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in Creo and solid knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Experience designing precision mechanisms, mechatronics, or electronic packaging focused on thermal/structural optimization and SWaP considerations.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing, DFM/DFA, custom gear trains, actuators, or electro‑optical systems.

Security Clearance

• Level: TS/SCI

Travel or Schedule

• 9/80 work schedule (80 hours over 9 days with every other Friday off)

Contract position On-site work arrangement 9/80 work schedule (80 hours over 9 days with every other Friday off)

• Health and Financial Foundation - Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits - PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development - The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

About Footbridge

Mission

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Culture

Mission Context Matters

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.

Small-Team Accountability

The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.

Growth With Technical Credibility

Career content supports hands‑on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.

Benefits & why work here

• Health and Financial Foundation: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits: PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development: The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.