Mechanical Engineer

QinetiQ US; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a highly motivated mechanical design engineer responsible for ruggedized military hardware products within a multidisciplinary team. You will lead 3D CAD modeling using SolidWorks, work with metal fabrication, and support DOD pre-production and production programs.

Occasional travel about 25% is expected, and candidates must have an active Secret or higher clearance. Strong communication and documentation in the PDM system are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• 5–12 years in mechanical design across product lifecycles.
• Experience with metal fabrication/machining processes and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5).
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and formal design processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as a mechanical lead on projects; conceptualize, plan, and review design work.
• Design hardware using 3D CAD tools and support DOD programs.
• Model electro-mechanical assemblies; ensure ruggedization for military use.
• Troubleshoot design issues and participate in ECR processes.
• Interface with vendors and customers; contribute to cost estimation.

Skills

5-12 years experience

Mechanical design

verbal and written communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering BS (or equivalent)

Tools

SolidWorks

PTC Creo

Windchill

Model Based Definition

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

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. Products include electro-optical and electromechanical soldier-borne systems, ground-based systems, and airborne systems.

The ideal candidate would be proficient using 3D 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. Candidate will also participate in the formal Engineering Change process within QinetiQ's product data management system. 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 mechanical lead on projects, the candidate will conceptualize systems, plan and execute design and analysis tasks, and review and approve 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
• Participate in cost estimation for development programs

Required Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering BS (or equivalent)
• 5-12 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

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $130,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Accessibility/Accommodation

Company EEO Statement

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 or call 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.