Mechanical Engineer

Fibertek Inc; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Disability, Life Insurance and AD&D

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts and Health

Education assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible work schedules

9/8/80 alternate workweek

Job summary

Fibertek, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support the Humanitarian Demining Program at Fort Belvoir, VA. You will design, construct, and test mechanical demining systems, maintaining and repairing heavy equipment and diagnosing complex mobile systems in lab and field settings.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong CAD skills, and the ability to travel globally for field tests with domestic and international partners. A DoD clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Create 3D models, technical drawings and blueprints using CAD and simulation software.
• Experience repairing and maintaining heavy construction and agricultural equipment.
• Strong ability to diagnose and repair complex mobile systems including diesel engines, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Proficient in heavy equipment operation, welding, fabrication, fault diagnosis and fleet maintenance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to conduct wiring and repairs.
• Willingness to travel globally to support demining operations (up to 25%).
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models, drawings, and blueprints using CAD and simulation software.
• Design, construct, and integrate mechanical demining systems components.
• Operate, repair, and maintain heavy construction and agricultural equipment.
• Diagnose failures in diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems and perform fixes.
• Provide operational training for global partners and support field tests.
• Record and analyze test data; write technical reports and recommendations.
• Prepare layouts and drawings for parts manufacturing and assembly.
• Review instructions and blueprints to determine test specs and objectives.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Diagnostics and repair of complex mob

Welding and fabrication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Simulation software

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Job Title

Mechanical Engineer

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Job Description

Fibertek is seeking a Mechanical engineer to support the Humanitarian Demining Program at Fort Belvoir, VA. The successful candidate will provide critical support to the HD Program engineering staff in the design, construction, systems integration, testing, and deployment of mechanical demining systems. This role demands experience in maintaining and repairing heavy construction and agricultural equipment, diagnosing complex mobile system failures, and performing necessary repairs and modifications in both laboratory and field settings.

• Create 3D models, technical drawings, and blueprints using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and simulation software
• Conduct design, construction and integration in the development of mechanical demining systems, to include components of those systems.
• Run, repair, and maintain heavy construction and agricultural equipment.
• Diagnose failures in diesel and gas engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems, and perform repairs and modifications.
• Provide operational training for global partners and support test activities at domestic and international field test sites.
• Record and analyze test data to produce technical reports.
• Test and demonstrate HD equipment to validate performance against measurable requirements.
• Create sketches, rough layouts, record data, make computations, analyze results, and write reports.
• Prepare layouts and drawings for parts manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Review project instructions and blueprints to determine test specifications and objectives.
• Operate heavy equipment and perform welding and fabrication tasks.
• Conduct mechanical fault diagnosis and fleet maintenance.
• Conduct inventories of spare parts shipments and assist in the loading and securing of equipment for international shipments.
• Complete safety training for shop equipment and obtain operator licenses.
• Maintain a current passport and be willing to travel globally in support of the program.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Create 3D models, technical drawings, and blueprints using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and simulation software
• Experience in repairing and maintaining heavy construction and agricultural equipment.
• Strong ability to diagnose and repair complex mobile systems, including diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in heavy equipment operation, welding, fabrication, mechanical fault diagnosis, and fleet maintenance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to conduct general wiring and repairs.
• Experience in recording and analyzing test data, producing technical reports, and making recommendations for product or test method changes.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Completion of safety training for shop equipment and operator licenses.
• Willingness and ability to travel globally to support demining operations.
• Travel may be required up to 25% both domestic and international.
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience in a similar role supporting demining or other humanitarian efforts.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Salary Range

The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000-$150,000. This range reflects the compensation Fibertek reasonably expects to offer for this role. Placement within the range will depend on factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s experience, education and training, key skills, and relevant market and business considerations.

Benefits offered: The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability, life insurance, and AD&D; a 401(k) plan with a company match and immediate vesting; Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; education assistance; paid time off and holidays; flexible work schedules; and a 9/8/80 alternate workweek option.FIBERTEK, Inc. is a recognized leader in advanced lasers, lidars and laser communication systems providing our DoD, NASA and aerospace customers discriminating capabilities. We pride ourselves in our innovation and customer success focused culture enabled by a creative and relaxed work environment. Fibertek fosters a progressive learning environment that values inspiration, promotes professional challenge and encourages personal growth. We offer a competitive and incentivized compensation package with excellent benefits.Fibertek, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and experience. Fibertek does not engage in nor permits any discrimination in the workplace.