Mechanical Design Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned company

PTO and holidays

6% 401k match

Annual bonus eligibility

ESOP - retirement plan

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Mechanical Designer to join a multi-disciplinary team designing a new hypersonic test facility at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. You will coordinate with multiple departments from concept through commissioning, contributing to national defense and DoD goals.

Responsibilities include drafting, 2-D and 3-D CAD work, and coordinating with engineers while ensuring accurate drawings and documentation. Security clearance and citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Vocational school training with drafting/design courses plus 12 years of drafting experience.
• US Citizenship is required for this role.
• Active Secret Clearance is required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop or review designs by analyzing data and preparing schematics, designs, specs and parts lists.
• Generate complex 2-D drawings or 3-D CAD models with minimal guidance.
• Prepare portions of 3-D CAD models under supervision of experienced designers.
• Coordinate designs with engineers and other designers in the group.
• Review calculations and design documents prepared by others and suppliers.
• Maintain job drawing files and drawing controls as instructed.

Skills

US Citizenship

Active Secret Clearance

2D/3D CAD drafting

Raceway design software familiarity

SETROUTE familiarity

Interpreting drawings/documents

Education

Two years of college with drafting/design courses

Certification in drafting/drafting-related program

Tools

SETROUTE

Job description

We are looking for a Mechanical Designer who is interested in being a part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for designing a new hypersonic test facility at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. The designer hired into this role will coordinate with multiple departments on the project from concept to commissioning for this new facility, which will play a key role in hypersonic system development for the United States Department of Defense.

Job Responsibilities:

Performs non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity. Such assignments that are typically parts of broader assignments are screened to eliminate unusual design problems. Receives technical advice from supervisor or engineer. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions. May be assisted by lower level drafters and have frequent contact with professionals and others within the project.

Specific tasks associated with this type of work include but are not limited to:

• Develop or review designs by extracting and analyzing a variety of engineering data, applying conventional engineering practices to develop, prepare, or recommend schematics, designs, specifications, and parts lists.
• Generate complex 2-D drawings or 3-D CAD design models with minimal guidance from others.
• Perform design tasks having some degree of complexity
• Prepare portions of 3-D CAD design model under the supervision of experienced designers.
• Review and check calculations, design models, drawings and design documents prepared by others in the group and by material suppliers, as assigned.
• Prepare bulk material quantity takeoffs and material requisitions for materials applicable to the group.
• Work with engineers and other designers in the overall assignment to coordinate designs.
• Answer questions from client or construction group on design for assigned responsibility.
• Compile, maintain and access job drawing files, records, and drawing controls, as instructed.
• Supports the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
• It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Vocational school training/certification comprising at least two semesters or two years of college with courses relevant to drafting and/or design plus a minimum 12 years of extensive drawing and drafting experience.
• US Citizenship is required
• Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with a raceway design and cable management software
• Familiar with SETROUTE
• Experienced in supporting design, construction and commissioning phases on a large, complex project
• Knowledge and application of NEC code and ANSI/IEEE Standards
• Previous Bechtel and/or DOD or DOE project experience
• Skill in reading, interpreting and using related documents and drawings prepared by other project groups.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures used for procurement, takeoffs and quality control of bulk materials applicable to the group.
• Skill in directing the technical work of less experienced designers and/or drafters.

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.