Mechanical Engineer II

Global Technical Systems; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

ISO 9001:2015 certification

Job summary

A defense technology company in Huntsville, AL seeks a Mechanical Engineer II to participate in the design, development, and testing of innovative products. You will provide technical support for mechanical systems related to weapons and warheads, and manage multiple engineering projects. Candidates should have a BS/BA in Engineering, 3-7 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in CAD tools. U.S. citizenship and a DoD security clearance are required. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of relevant engineering experience in mechanical engineering discipline.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineering activities for weapons and warheads.
• Work with teams to translate ideas into product processes.
• Manage multiple projects and maintain design schedules.
• Provide original design inputs to mechanical engineering projects.
• Prepare requirements documents and detailed specifications.

Skills

Proficiency with Computer‑Aided Design tools

Strong understanding of mechanical engineering

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning systems

Ability to work independently and in teams

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or Engineering Science

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Nastran

ANSYS

Job description

Mechanical Engineer II – Huntsville, AL

General Description

Participates in the conceptualization, design, development, and testing of new, innovative products. Provides technical support and original design inputs for complex systems, specifically mechanical systems and subsystems for weapons, warheads, and fuze development. Applies system, hardware, and software knowledge to the development of new products from concept through production, and redesign/modification of existing systems. Performs analyses and trade studies and provides technical input to specifications that support system and component design and enhancement. Evaluates and recommends options and alternatives for system and module level components.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and engineering activities for weapons, warheads, and fuze development.
• Work with team members, including other engineering disciplines and program management, to translate ideas into core product processes, facilitate/implement design ideas, and improve existing products.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously; contribute to cross‑functional teams; report project status and maintain design schedules.
• Provide original design inputs to complex mechanical engineering projects.
• Consider approaches and techniques for rapid prototyping, full‑scale (production) development, and testing.
• Conduct technical research and investigations to understand alternate approaches and provide justification for proposed solutions.
• Prepare requirements documents and detailed specifications to define and allocate requirements to systems and components.
• Provide technical consultation to the engineering team.
• Review drawings and technical papers for compliance with project/program requirements.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities for required performance levels of products/services.
• Interact with customers, vendors, engineers, production personnel, and program management to complete projects.

Work Experience Requirements

3–7 years of relevant engineering experience in a mechanical engineering discipline.

Educational Requirements

BS/BA in Engineering or Engineering Science.

Working Conditions

This work is typically performed in an office with occasional outdoor environments. Office work involves desk and collaborative space activities with light material handling. Outdoor work requires ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds and proximity to explosives; all seasons.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proficiency with Computer‑Aided Design tools (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD) and Finite Element Analysis software (Nastran, ANSYS, and other DoD codes).
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering and ability to support related disciplines.
• Ability to work independently and in highly collaborative teams.
• Excellent communication skills for articulating concepts, theories, and design attributes.
• Ability to prepare and present technical information.
• Strong organizational skills and experience managing multiple priorities.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning systems (e.g., Costpoint).
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• All candidates must pass a drug test.

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Experience with government programs and defense systems.
• Aerospace/munitions development experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Requirements & Eligibility

U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

All candidates must pass a drug test.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.

ISO 9001:2015 certification.