Mechanical Engineer – Entry Level

WGS Systems, LLC; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support communications and electronics for U.S. government clients. The ideal candidate should possess a BS in mechanical engineering and have 0-4 years of experience, including internships. Responsibilities include mechanical design support and system integration testing, with a salary range of $75,000 to $101,000. Occasional remote work may be available.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of work experience; relevant internships or projects accepted.
• Ability to acquire a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.
• Ability to travel to remote locations and work in hazardous environments.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical designs for product development.
• Conduct analysis of systems including thermal and vibration.
• Support system integration and testing activities.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

BS in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

Job description

Overview

WGS Systems, LLC, is looking for a dynamic and self-motivated Mechanical Engineer that will develop and support communications and electronics for the United States government, commercial, and international customers. Candidates are expected to have the equivalent of 0-4 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical and related designs for product development
• Support system design and integration into airborne, ground, mobile and fixed-site applications
• Conduct and/or review analysis of systems to include thermal, shock, vibration and other related disciplines
• Support system integration and test activities, particularly product qualification test planning and execution
• Designing hardware and generating parts drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of materials
• Support field testing and field engineering support to include potential foreign travel
• Other technical duties outside the ME field to include areas like systems and software engineering based on the candidate’s interest and skill
• Weight and balance and other similar studies

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering or equivalent degree
• 0-4 years of work experience. Candidates without work experience must be able to demonstrate relatable and rigorous project or internship experience that indicates aptitude for immediate impact after being hired
• United States of America citizenship
• Ability to acquire a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance
• Demonstrable written and verbal communications skills
• Use of engineering tools such as CAD and FEA software tools
• Ability to work independently and in small groups
• Ability to travel to remote locations, including potential short-term work in austere of hazardous environments

Preferred Requirements Include

• Experience in one or more of the following technical areas:
  • Airborne structures or system integration including mounting and cooling
  • Experience with product qualification and ESS testing as substantiated by DO-160 standards
  • Mass properties and geometric analysis
  • Thermal analysis and modeling
  • Mechanical tolerance analysis
  • Vibration analysis, structural analysis, performance simulation and modeling
  • Planning and coordinating hardware development, fabrication, assembly and testing
  • Coordinating product designs and testing with customers and/or subcontractors
  • Developing technical SDRL/CDRL products
• Higher level understanding of electrical and/or RF engineering fundamentals
• Experience working DoD or USG contracts
• Former military experience in intelligence, communications, aviation, repair or combat arms fields OR experience with mission engineering
• Ability/interest to work within other technical areas to include systems and software engineering
• Programing and/or scripting skills
• Drone piloting certification, drone engineering or production experience

Work environment

• Work will be performed in an office environment, in aircraft hangars, and on-board aircraft
• Work is onsite, occasional teleworking accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• May include flight tests on government or customer owned and operated aircraft
• Most of the work will be performed in Frederick, Maryland, with occasional work in other locations based on project assignments
• Travel expectation 20% or less

Compensation

• Minimum $75,000 Maximum $101,000

Contact Information

WGS Systems, LLC
7340 Executive Way,
Suite A
Frederick, MD 21704

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