Mechanical Engineer

Markon Solutions; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Markon Solutions in West Mifflin, PA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Propulsion Plant Team Trainer (PPTT) project. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align on design requirements, review supplier submittals, and perform static analyses to ensure strength and manufacturability.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years of experience, active DOE L or DoD secret clearance, and hands-on MB Design, FEA, and design reviews with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Active DOE L clearance or DoD Secret clearance required.
• BSME from an accredited college or university.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a similar role.
• Experience with Model Based Design.
• Experience supporting design reviews with Suppliers.
• Experience reviewing static analyses (FEA).
• Ability to apply ASME/AWS codes.
• Experience with GD&T and DFx considerations.
• Experience with joining processes (welding).
• Telework up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across locations to align on design requirements and objectives.
• Review and disposition supplier mechanical design submittals for compliance, standards, and manufacturability.
• Conduct and evaluate static structural analyses (FEA) to validate strength and performance.
• Provide guidance to improve designs for reliability, maintainability, and manufacturability.
• Participate in design reviews and discussions with internal teams and suppliers to resolve issues and drive timely decisions.
• Interface with stakeholders to ensure designs meet program objectives, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Apply relevant codes and standards (ASME, AWS) during reviews.
• Support continuous improvement to optimize designs and processes.

Skills

Model Based Design

Design reviews

FEA

ASME/AWS codes

GD&T

Welding

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Location

US-PA-West Mifflin

ID

2026-8573

Category

Engineering

Position Type

Full-Time

Remote

No

Clearance Level

DOE 'L'

Description

Markon is building a talent pool of Mechanical Engineers to join our team as part of the Propulsion Plant Team Trainer (PPTT) project.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple locations to ensure alignment on design requirements and technical objectives.
• Review and disposition supplier mechanical design submittals, verifying compliance with specifications, industry standards, and manufacturability best practices.
• Conduct and evaluate static structural analyses (e.g., FEA) to validate the strength, performance, and integrity of designs.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to improve designs for reliability, maintainability, and ease of manufacturing.
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions with internal teams and suppliers to resolve design issues and drive timely decisions.
• Interface with stakeholders and project teams to ensure engineering solutions meet program objectives, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Apply knowledge of relevant engineering codes and standards (ASME, AWS) throughout the design review process.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to optimize designs and processes.

Qualifications

Required

• Must have active DOE L clearance or a DoD secret clearance to be considered.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 10+ years of work experience as a Mechanical Engineer in a similar capacity.
• Experience with Model Based Design.
• Experience supporting design reviews and technical interchanges with Suppliers.
• Experience reviewing static structural analyses (e.g. FEA).
• Ability to review, understand, and apply relevant engineering codes and standards (e.g. ASME, AWS).
• Experience with Design for Manufacturability and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience reviewing designs for joining processes (e.g. welding).
• Potential for telework up to 15%.

Desired

• Experience with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D modeling software.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to think creatively and make recommendations to senior project personnel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.

Salary Range

USD $135,000.00 - USD $145,000.00 /Yr.

The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we're consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation's most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients' missions.

Join us and make a meaningful impact.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays