Mechanical Engineer

STR; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

STR is seeking a Mechanical/ Ocean Engineer to develop deployable payloads for underwater vehicles in harsh maritime environments. You will collaborate with design, simulation, fabrication, and validation teams to mature key technologies and prototypes.

The role involves producing test plans, building test infrastructure, and supporting lab and at-sea testing, with direct communication to leadership and customers as needed.

Qualifications

• BS with 2+ years relevant experience or an MS in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Physics, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions for mechanical deployable payloads and vehicles in harsh maritime environments.
• Collaborate in all stages of undersea systems testing, including test plans, infrastructure, and at-sea support.

Skills

Team collaboration

Thermal modeling

Finite element analysis

Multi-physics modeling

Project communication

Education

BS with 2+ years relevant experience or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Physics, or related fields

Tools

COMSOL

ANSYS

SolidWorks

Job description

Whatyou willdo:

• Develop technical solutions for mechanical deployable payloads and vehicles, taking into account their complex interactions with harsh maritime environments. This work requires teamwork in key areas of design and simulation, fabrication, and validation testing of mechanical payloads and systems in underwater environments
• Collaborate in all stages of undersea systems testing, including developing comprehensive test plans, building test infrastructure, and supporting teams both in the laboratory and at-sea to mature key technology and prototypes
• Provide regular communication with internal leadership and teammates while providing key input to reports and presentations for customer reviews and engagement

Whoyou are:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government
• BS with 2+ years relevant experience or a MS in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Physics, or related fields
• Demonstrated background in the design, modeling, fabrication, integration, and validation of mechanical systems in support of first-concept undersea sensor payloads and vehicles
• Familiarity with computer-aided CAD/CAM design tools such as COMSOL, ANSYS, SolidWorks and tools to design components and systems
• Proficiency in thermal modeling, finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, or other multi-physics modeling and simulation required to quantify system performance in its operational environment
• Experience combining multiple external vendors and fabricators with in-house fabrication and integration resources to arrive at complete systems that meet functional objectives
• Experience with materials and designs to survive harsh conditions including temperature and overpressure Ability to design and implement testing methods and apparatus to quantify mechanical functionality, performance, and readiness against metrics
• Adherence to best practices for development and testing using system engineering processes that allow for continuous risk-reduction and evolution of functionality
• Ability to prepare and deliver briefings to customers, program managers, and senior management with messages appropriately tailored to the audience and purpose

Even Better:

• Strong background in working with teams to field ocean-going unmanned systems and payloads.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $100,000-135,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STRis committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us atwww.str.us for more info.

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