Mechanical Engineer I – Ground & Sensor Systems (Clearance Eligible)

QinetiQ US (formerly Avantus Federal); Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US, Ft. Belvoir, VA, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and demonstrate prototype EO/IR sensors, weapon systems and soldier equipment. You will work across mechanical, electrical, and materials disciplines, using SolidWorks for 3D CAD and performing analyses to validate designs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering, strong problem-solving, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. On-site at Fort Belvoir.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering or similar.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design and analysis (structural, thermal, or vibration).
• Experience with mechanical CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Catia, and Autodesk.
• Ability to work across mechanical, aeronautical, astronautical, electrical, and materials engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of mechanical components and assemblies for Ground Combat Platforms and EOIR sensor systems.
• Select materials and hardware suitable for the system.
• Develop and conduct testing to validate engineering analysis models.
• Translate customer requirements into payload and component specifications.
• 3D CAD design and drafting of mechanical/electrical components in SolidWorks.
• Perform vendor research, selection, and interface.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent working

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Catia

Autodesk

Job description

QinetiQ US, Ft. Belvoir, VA, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and demonstrate prototype EO/IR sensors, weapon systems and soldier equipment. You will work across mechanical, electrical, and materials disciplines, using SolidWorks for 3D CAD and performing analyses to validate designs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering, strong problem-solving, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. On-site at Fort Belvoir.