Mechanical Engineer

Telum Corporation; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Telum Corporation in Virginia Beach is seeking a hands-on Mechanical/Robotics Engineer with UxS experience and a current Secret clearance or eligibility for TS/SCI. The role requires a BS in Mechanical/Robotics/Aeronautical Engineering or related field and at least 3 years of hands-on or professional work in design, integration, fabrication, and testing of unmanned systems.

Ideal candidates will have experience with design and development of launch and recovery mechanisms, proficiency with CAD

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical/Robotics/Aeronautical Engineering or related field.
• Must currently hold Secret Clearance; eligible for TS/SCI.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on or professional experience.
• Experience supporting unmanned systems (UxS) groups 1/2 in design, integration, testing, and sustainsment.
• Experience with commercially available UxS desirable.
• Experience with launch and recovery mechanisms for UxS.
• Proficient with CAD tools and 3D modeling.
• Experience with CNC machining and shop environment.
• Knowledge of materials, thermal management, and vibration mitigation.

Skills

UxS hands-on experience

Aviation principles knowledge

Materials selection

Thermal management

Vibration mitigation

3D printing

CNC machining

Shop environment adaptation

CAD design

Materials properties understanding

Education

BS in Mechanical/Robotics/Aeronautical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Rhino

Job description

Must currently have a Secret Clearance and be eligible for a TS/SCI

Must have a BS in Mechanical/Robotics/Aeronautical Engineering; or applicable engineering or science field.

Must have a minimum 3 years of hands-on or professional experience.

Requirements-

Hands-on professional experience within the last 5 years supporting Group 1 and/or Group 2 UxS in design, integration, fabrication, testing, and/or sustanment is preferred. Experience supporting Group 3 UxS with the last 5 years may be considered.

• Experience with commercially available UxS is desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of aviation principles and unmanned systems (UxS) 3 years.
• Extensive knowledge in electric propulsion and combustible power systems 3 years
• Understanding of material properties (strength, weight, durability, thermal conductivity) and their impact on UxS performance.
• Proven ability to select appropriate materials and design structures that meet competing requirements for loadbearing capacity, vibration resistance, and environmental robustness.
• Experience designing and developing launch and recovery mechanisms for manned and unmanned systems, considering factors such as weight, stability and environmental conditions.
• Experience using CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Rhino) to model, analyse, and create technical solutions for UxS components and subsystems.
• Handson experience designing and fabricating enclosure solutions, mechanical and electrical housings, and custom mounting brackets for UxS components.
• Engineer must be comfortable working in a shop environment with loud noises and industrial power tools. May be required to lift 50 lbs.
• Handson experience manufacturing with a CNC machine.
• Proven ability to incorporate analytical considerations for thermal management, shock absorption, stress, and vibration mitigation into designs.
• Handson experience using various 3d printing technologies, such as FDM, SLS, SLA and strong understanding in selecting material e.g. PLA, PETG/ABS, and TPU.