Mechanical Engineer (Design and Systems Analysis) with Security Clearance

Akima Infrastructure Services; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Competitive Pay

Growth Opportunities

Retirement Options

Job summary

Akima Infrastructure Services is seeking a senior mechanical design engineer to develop and refine designs and documentation for complex subsystems. You will apply fluid dynamics data and test results to system designs while coordinating with cross-disciplinary engineering teams.

The role requires ABET-accredited engineering credentials and 10+ years of relevant experience, with a Secret clearance obtainable.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in an ABET-accredited engineering discipline.
• Candidate should have 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• Extensive CAD experience is required.
• Defense or aerospace experience is preferred.
• SETA contributions are expected.
• Familiarity with system architecture and requirements decomposition.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine mechanical designs and documentation.
• Assess subsystem capabilities and apply fluid dynamics studies and test data to system designs.
• Support SETA activities, design reviews, integration, risk assessments, technical reporting and testing.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across engineering disciplines.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Engineering Drawings

Systems Analysis

Fluid Dynamics

CAD

SolidWorks

Creo

SETA

Systems Architecture

Requirements Decomposition

Interface Control

Design Integration

Testing

Verification

Validation

Technical Writing

Stakeholder Management

Risk Assessment

Education

ABET-accredited engineering bachelor's degree

Master's degree desirable

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Develop and refine mechanical designs and documentation, assess subsystem capabilities, and apply fluid dynamics studies and test data to system designs. Support SETA, design reviews, integration, risk assessments, technical reporting, and testing activities while coordinating with stakeholders across engineering disciplines.

Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in an ABET-accredited engineering discipline
• More than 10 years of relevant experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• Desired qualifications include a master's degree
• Extensive CAD experience
• Defense or aerospace experience
• SETA contributions
• Familiarity with system architecture and requirements decomposition

Key Skills:

• Mechanical Design
• Engineering Drawings
• Systems Analysis
• Fluid Dynamics
• CAD
• SolidWorks
• Creo
• SETA
• Systems Architecture
• Requirements Decomposition
• Interface Control
• Design Integration
• Testing
• Verification
• And Validation
• Technical Writing
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Assessment

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Competitive Pay
• Growth Opportunities
• Retirement Options