Mechanical Engineer - Demining Systems & Field Testing

North American Transportation Management Institute; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fibertek is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the Humanitarian Demining Program at Fort Belvoir, VA. You will design, build, test, and deploy mechanical demining systems, diagnose mobile system failures, and repair heavy construction and agricultural equipment in lab and field settings.

Responsibilities include CAD modeling, system integration, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with HD Program staff and global partners. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Created 3D models, drawings, and blueprints using CAD and simulation software.
• Experience repairing/maintaining heavy construction and agricultural equipment.
• Diagnose and repair complex mobile systems (diesel, hydraulics, electrical).
• Proficient in heavy equipment operation, welding, fabrication, fault diagnosis, and fleet maintenance.
• Willingness to travel globally up to 25% and lift 50 lbs.
• Completion of safety training and operator licenses.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models, technical drawings, and blueprints using CAD and simulation tools.
• Design, construct, and integrate mechanical demining systems and components.
• Repair and maintain heavy construction and agricultural equipment.
• Diagnose failures in diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems; perform repairs.
• Provide training for global partners and support field tests at domestic/international sites.
• Record test data and write technical reports; validate performance against requirements.
• Prepare layouts and drawings for parts manufacturing and assembly; review test specs.
• Operate heavy equipment and perform welding and fabrication tasks.
• Conduct mechanical fault diagnosis and fleet maintenance; manage spare parts inventories.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Diagnostics

Welding

Fabrication

Fleet maintenance

Heavy equipment operation

Safety training

DoD clearance (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

ASE Diesel Certification

CDL License

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Fibertek is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the Humanitarian Demining Program at Fort Belvoir, VA. You will design, build, test, and deploy mechanical demining systems, diagnose mobile system failures, and repair heavy construction and agricultural equipment in lab and field settings.

Responsibilities include CAD modeling, system integration, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with HD Program staff and global partners. Travel up to 25% may be required.