Mechanical Engineer

QinetiQ US; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design ruggedized military hardware in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in mechanical design, proficiency in 3D CAD tools like Solidworks, and an active Secret clearance.

This hands-on role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary engineering team to troubleshoot design issues and document all engineering activities. A commitment to quality and communication skills is essential for interacting with clients and vendors.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in mechanical design.
• Experience creating engineering drawings with geometric tolerancing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize systems and execute design tasks.
• Document designs and troubleshooting activities.
• Interface with vendors and customers.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD modeling tools

Metal fabrication

Electromechanical hardware design

Clearance (Secret or higher)

Education

Mechanical Engineering BS (or equivalent)

Tools

Solidworks

PTC Creo

Windchill

Job description

Position Overview

QinetiQ is seeking a highly motivated candidate who will be responsible for the mechanical design and development of ruggedized military hardware products within a multidisciplinary engineering team. The ideal candidate would be proficient using 3-D Solid Modeling software (Solidworks preferred), have experience with metal fabrication design, electromechanical hardware design, various analysis and manufacturing techniques, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. The position will also be “hands‑on” to support and troubleshoot mechanical design and product issues related to various DOD pre‑production and production programs. Travel will be required to support some programs, estimated at 25%. Candidate will also document designs, assemblies, testing, and maintenance activities within QinetiQ’s product data management system.

Responsibilities

• Act as a matrix engineer on multiple projects, the candidate will help conceptualize systems, identify and execute design tasks, and prepare design documentation to ultimately deliver a system that meets customer requirements, schedule, and budget.
• Design hardware products using 3D CAD modeling tools
• Electro‑optical design, layout and modeling of electro‑mechanical assemblies, and assorted ruggedized military hardware
• Support and troubleshoot mechanical design and product issues related to various DOD pre‑production and production program
• Perform basic tolerance stack‑up analysis
• Document designs, assemblies, testing, and maintenance activities within QinetiQ’s product data management system.
• Interface with vendors and identify sources of supply for critical fabrication items
• Creation of detail designs and drawings for fabrication
• Interface with customers on a project engineering level, on‑site and off‑site

Required Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering BS (or equivalent)
• 7+ years’ experience in mechanical design in all aspects of a product lifecycle
• Knowledge of metal fabrication and machining processes, including:
  • Design techniques
  • Tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing
• Experience creating and working with formal design/development processes
• Must have experience with 3D CAD modeling tools
• Experience with PTC Creo or Solidworks design tool
• Must have experience with creation of detailed engineering drawings with geometric tolerancing (ASME Y14.5)
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Willing and able to travel for work (estimated 25%)
• Must have active Secret or higher level clearance #QinetiQClearedJob

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Solidworks 3D modeling and analysis software
• Experience in Windchill Product Data Management software
• Experience in Model Based Definition
• Experience in hand calculation analyses; structural or thermal Finite Element Analysis (FEA); Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Experience in additive manufacturing design, methods, and materials

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation: If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.