Mechanical Engineer

System One; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

System One in Germantown, Maryland is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 6+ years of experience to lead end-to-end hardware development for aerospace/high-reliability systems. The role covers concept through production and in-service support.

The successful candidate will apply CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks), FEA/CFD, and GD&T to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and regulatory compliance, while collaborating across teams to meet schedule and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 6+ years' experience in mechanical/electromechanical design and testing.
• Strong CAD skills in Creo or SolidWorks with FEA/CFD knowledge.
• Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance stack-up.
• Experience with hardware integration for aerospace or high-reliability environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end hardware development from concept to production.
• Perform hand calculations and analytical validation.
• Conduct environmental and performance testing.
• Develop production drawings with GD&T and tolerance analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and FAA/regulatory awareness.
• Own delivery timelines across all phases.

Skills

Mechanical design

Aerospace hardware

Thermal management

GD&T

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

FEA

CFD

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Germantown, Maryland Onsite

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end hardware development for AERO mobile solution, from conceptual design through production and in-service operation
• Interact with various stakeholders to ensure project alignment and success
• Own design, hardware verification, and qualification testing
• Support production ramp-up and field deployment activities
• Define design criteria, collaborate cross-functionally to refine requirements, and drive system-level optimization
• Perform engineering analyses using hand calculations, FEA, CFD, and CAD tools in a fast-paced, iterative environment
• Rapidly develop and refine design solutions to support system trade studies and influence overall product direction
• Lead design reviews and partner with internal certification team to qualify components and systems
• Develop detailed production drawings using GD&T, conduct tolerance stack-up analyses, and ensure manufacturability and performance
• Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) by simplifying designs, reducing parts, and implementing error-proofing strategies
• Establish and optimize the product lifecycle from supply chain through final integration, balancing cost, quality, and complexity
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to design and implement efficient in-house production capabilities
• Plan and execute environmental and performance testing to validate designs and ensure compliance with requirements
• Own product delivery timelines across all phases—concept, design, build, and service—while continuously improving reliability and performance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related technical field
• 6+ years of experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing
• Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, including statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, and materials
• Proven experience in hardware design and development for complex systems, preferably in aerospace or high-reliability environments
• Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks) and engineering analysis methods including FEA and CFD
• Experience performing hand calculations and validating designs through analytical and simulation approaches
• Knowledge of electronic board assembly design, including mechanical integration, mounting strategies, and thermal management
• Working knowledge of electronics design across chip-level, package-level, and board-level integration
• Deep understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis for production-ready designs
• Knowledge of DFM and DFA principles
• Familiarity with FAA certification processes and regulatory standards (e.g., DO-160, FARs)
• Experience conducting environmental and performance testing, including validation and verification methods
• Strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced, iterative development environments
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for multidisciplinary team work
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and product development timelines
• Attention to detail with a focus on reliability, performance, and continuous improvement
• Experience with aircraft systems or avionics hardware integration
• Familiarity with RF, EMI/EMC considerations in hardware design
• Experience supporting high-rate production environments or in-house manufacturing lines
• Knowledge of supply chain, production processes, and lifecycle management
• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Benefits

We offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.