Mechanical Design Engineer

TSC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TSC is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support Naval Research Laboratory work, impacting high-priority Navy missions. You will design aerospace structures and mechanisms, develop CAD models, and document designs using industry standards.

Responsibilities include modeling, drawings, integration with test teams, and hardware verification campaigns across vibration, shock, and thermal tests. A DoD TS/SCI path is required with a Secret clearance, and the role requires lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years of aerospace mechanical design experience.
• Experience with aerospace hardware design and standards.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (Siemens NX).
• Knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 GD&T.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Designs, analyzes, and integrates structural components and assemblies for space or air platforms.
• Creates detailed 3D CAD models and fabrication drawings.
• Collaborates with Integration and Test teams to oversee assembly.
• Author test plans and fixtures; participate in vibration, thermal-vacuum, and altitude testing.

Skills

Siemens NX

GD&T

Mechanical design

DoD TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

TSC is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to support work at the Naval Research Laboratory. This position offers the opportunity to directly impact high-priority Navy missions.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of aerospace structures, mechanical components, and mechanisms. This role requires hands‑on experience with aerospace or spacecraft hardware and understanding of modern aerospace design standards and practices. The engineer will contribute to detailed design activities, modeling, and documentation using industry‑standard CAD tools and drafting conventions.

Responsibilities:

• Designs, analyzes, and directs the integration of structural components and mechanical assemblies for advanced space or air platforms
• Creates detailed 3D CAD models and fabrication drawings
• Collaborates with Integration and Test teams to oversee component assembly
• Author test plans, design specialized test fixtures, and participate in hardware verification campaigns, including vibration, shock, and thermal-vacuum and/or altitude testing

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering,Manufacturing/IndustrialEngineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2-5 years of proven experience in aerospace mechanical design
• Direct experience with aerospace and/or spacecraft hardware design, including familiarity with current aerospace design practices and hardware standards.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (preferably with Siemens NX)
• Knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds.

In compliance with applicable pay transparency laws, the expected salary range for this position is $91,000 – $160,000 per year, depending on experience and location. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus and may include equity or incentive compensation as part of the total rewards package.

TSC Benefits:

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.