Mechanical Engineer 3

Vectrus, Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design of new products and test hardware, and to improve existing solutions at our Indianapolis facility. You will work with an Integrated Product Team on hardware design, prototyping, and qualification testing across proposal, development, and production phases.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of mechanical design experience, proficiency with 3D CAD (CREO preferred), and familiarity with GD&T and data management systems.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance.
• Onsite work at Indianapolis, Indiana facility with an Integrated Product Team.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience.
• Experience in design, integration, or testing of mechanical components and assemblies.
• Proficient with 3-D CAD tools (CREO preferred).
• Knowledge of data management systems (Windchill preferred).
• Familiar with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5).
• Strong planning, organization, and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Experience with trade studies.
• Self-starter with quick learning and time management.
• Strong teaming and communication skills.
• Creative thinking and problem solving.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (CNC, sheet metal, etc).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related STEM.

Responsibilities

• Design of new products and test hardware; improve existing products.
• Utilize mechanical engineering expertise through proposal, concept generation, development, production, and qualification testing.
• Design creative solutions that meet product requirements.
• Proficient in 3D modeling and drafting; support production, integration, and testing.
• Develop solutions using COTS with custom hardware.
• Lead mechanical designs and mentor junior engineers; collaborate with systems, electrical, test, and production engineers.
• Participate in design reviews at part, subsystem, and system levels (PDRs/CDRs/DFMAs).
• Engage vendors, manufacturers, and SMEs for design decisions.
• Communicate effectively in high-pressure DoD contexts; on-site work focused.

Skills

5+ years experience

3D CAD Modeling

GD&T

Leadership

Prototyping

Time management

Team collaboration

Creative problem solving

Manufacturing knowledge

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CREO

Windchill

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the design of new products and test hardware, as well as the improvement of existing products. The engineer will utilize their mechanical engineering expertise during the proposal and concept generation phase, product development, production, and qualification testing phases of new product design. The engineer will have the opportunity to design creative solutions that meet product requirements. The engineer shall be proficient with 3D modeling and drafting, and will be hands‑on supporting production, integration, and testing. The engineer will develop solutions which leverage commercial off the shelf (COTS) products paired with custom hardware. The engineer must be a resourceful researcher engaging vendors, manufacturers, and SMEs regarding design decisions. The engineer will take part in design reviews at both part, subsystem and system level including Peer Reviews, DFMAs, PDRs, and CDRs. The engineer will provide leadership on mechanical designs and provide mentorship to junior engineers, as well as work closely with systems, electrical, test, and production engineers.

In addition to their technical skills, the ideal candidate leverages strong verbal and written communication to adapt to a wide variety of high‑pressure situations while maintaining professionalism and courtesy. We are looking for an engineer that enjoys working on‑location, embraces challenges, and has a passion to support our DoD customers and international allies.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance
• Ability to work onsite at our Indianapolis, Indiana facility with an Integrated Product Team being hands on with hardware
• A minimum of 5 years professional work experience required
• Experience in the design, integration, or testing of mechanical components and assemblies
• Competent using 3‑D CAD Modeling Tools (CREO preferred)
• Working knowledge of data management systems (Windchill preferred)
• Proficient in application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5 standards)
• Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to be adaptable to changing priorities and assignments
• Performing trade studies
• Must be a self‑starter, a quick learner, and be able to function in a dynamic environment, and have good time management skills
• Must have strong teaming skills, and good communication skills
• Demonstrated creative thinking and problem solving
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including traditional CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, mechanical assemblies, water jet, laser, welding, EDM, additive manufacturing, etc.
• Understanding of aerospace materials and coatings
• Experience capturing key characteristics & requirements for systems
• Design, integration, or test experience/understanding of any combination
• Airborne podded systems
• Airborne armament equipment or alternate mission equipment
• Cockpit displays
• Avionics
• Radar systems
• Mobile ground systems
• Ground vehicle structures
• Custom/COTS electronics including wires, relays, and analog electronics
• Design for human factors/safety
• Prototyping and agile methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related STEM degree program

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core vision and values of integrity, respect, and responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.