MECHANICAL ENGINEER - ENGINEERING

Southwest Range Services; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Range Services in New Mexico is seeking an entry-level engineer to manage and support technical projects related to instrumentation development and mission support at White Sands Missile Range. You will prepare 2D and 3D mechanical drawings and assist with test-site prep, structural design, HVAC and electrical systems, and fabrication of components and test articles.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, or mechanical engineering or physics, strong project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or mechanical engineering, or physics from an accredited institution.
• Strong project management experience.
• Proficiency in technical drawing software with ability to create 3D mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support technical projects related to instrumentation development and mission support at White Sands Missile Range.
• Prepare 2D and 3D mechanical drawings for test site preparation, structural design, HVAC and electrical systems, and fabrication of components/test articles.
• Research, design, develop, estimate, schedule, test, troubleshoot, and integrate mechanical and structural components to meet technical requirements of diverse engineering projects.

Skills

Project management

3D drawing

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural/mechanical eng or physics

Tools

Technical drawing software

Job description

Southwest Range Services

This entry-level position is focused on managing and supporting technical projects related to instrumentation development and mission support at White Sands Missile Range. The role involves preparing 2D and 3D mechanical drawings to support a variety of tasks, including test site preparation, structural design, HVAC and electrical systems, as well as the fabrication of components and test articles. Responsibilities also include researching, designing, developing, estimating, scheduling, testing, troubleshooting, and integrating mechanical and structural components to meet the technical requirements of diverse engineering projects. This is an exempt position.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or mechanical engineering, or physics, from an accredited institution. Candidates must also have strong project management experience. Proficiency in technical drawing software is required, with the ability to efficiently create 3D mechanical drawings. A valid driver's license is also required. The selected candidate will undergo a security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Desired Qualifications:

A graduate degree in engineering, with a focus on mechanical engineering, is preferred. The ideal candidate will have the ability to perform independent engineering and mathematical analysis of mechanical designs, including stress/strain analysis, failure mode prediction, heat transfer calculations, and finite element analysis (FEA). Hands‑on experience with materials selection, mechanical component design, fabrication techniques, and the assembly and testing of mechanical components and final products is highly desired. Experience with project management and familiarity with Systems Engineering best practices would be a plus. Knowledge of industry codes and standards, including the International Building Code (IBC), National Electrical Code (NEC), ASME standards, and OSHA Construction and General Industry regulations, is also preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) Test and Evaluation programs and mission support activities is a plus.

A valid state driver's license is required, and employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a security investigation. The selected candidate must also meet all eligibility requirements to work at the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) installation.

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