Lead, Mechanical Engineer w TS/SCI Clearance

Intermedia Group Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

Intermedia Group Inc. is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer with TS/SCI clearance to drive the design and development of complex mechanical systems in Sterling, VA.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, own major components, and oversee the full development lifecycle from concept through integration testing. The role requires a strong background in 3D modeling (Creo), hands‑on hardware work, and a proven ability to communicate with program leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 9+ years of relevant experience; or 7+ years with a graduate degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance (or held within the last 2 years).
• Must hold or obtain a favorable polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and qualification of complex mechanical systems including precision mechanisms and electro‑mechanical assemblies.
• Provide technical leadership across the full development lifecycle from requirements to testing.
• Take ownership of major system components and work with cross‑functional teams in a hands-on environment.

Skills

Leadership

3D modeling

Hardware development

Lab work

Design reviews

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Graduate Degree

Tools

Creo CAD

Job description

Lead, Mechanical Engineer w TS/SCI Clearance

• Sterling, VA
• $102,000 to $189,000

OPEN JOB: Lead, Mechanical Engineer w TS/SCI Clearance

LOCATION:Sterling, Virginia

***Relocation Assistance Available

BASE SALARY: $102,000 to $189,000
JOB SCHEDULE: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

INDUSTRY:Aerospace / Aviation / Defense

JOB CATEGORY:Engineering - Mechanical

Job Description

• We're seeking a driven Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and qualification of complex mechanical systems including precision mechanisms and electro-mechanical assemblies, within a dynamic program team.
• The ideal candidate will take ownership of major system components while adapting flexibly as program needs evolve.
• You'll provide technical leadership across the full development lifecycle: from requirements definition and concept generation through material selection, trade studies, design optimization, detailed design, documentation, and integration testing.
• You should bring strong experience in 3D modeling and critical hardware development, with the ability to work independently within cross-functional teams. This role requires a hands-on approach; you will be actively engaged in lab work and direct hardware interaction.

Essential Functions

• Ability and desire to take full ownership of tasking while working with limited supervision in a variety of high consequence program activities
• Provide regular communication and briefings, both formally and informally, to internal and external stakeholders, including customer representatives
• Generation of Technical Data Package components (Part and Assembly drawings, etc.)
• Prototype, Integrate, and Test component parts and assemblies
• Develop test plans and procedures for mechanical subsystems
• Perform test and evaluation of component parts and systems
• Participate in peer reviews, PDRs, CDRs, and other required design reviews
• Participate in product change review meetings and discussions and implement changes
• Participate in interdisciplinary design teams and reviews
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Able to work independently with limited supervision
• Adhere to company processes for product development, configuration management, purchasing, etc.
• Direct Designers/ Technicians/Operators as part of a design team
• Support field testing/demonstration efforts as an ME field representative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance (or held within the last 2 years)
• Must hold or be able to obtain a favorable polygraph

Preferred Additional Skills

• Comfortable collecting technical concepts and presenting them to program leadership
• Experience in design or development of precision mechanisms, mechatronic systems, and/or packaging of modules and electronics with considerations of thermal and structural loading and for optimizations of size, weight, and power.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as Creo and understanding of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standards.
• Experience in additive manufacturing, part optimization, and design for manufacture and assembly a plus.
• Experience with any of the following: actuators, custom gear trains, electro-optical systems, materials testing, and manufacturing processes