Mechanical Engineer II — Design, Analysis & Validation

Kaman Air Vehicles; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaman Air Vehicles in Bloomfield, CT is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to support design, analysis, development, and validation of engineering systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and customers to meet project goals.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering degree and 3–5 years of experience, with strong analytical and communication skills. Ability to obtain/maintain security clearance is required; Master’s degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in mechanical engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience with engineering design, analysis, testing, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with internal teams, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction and guidance to other engineers.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, as required.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience working on complex engineering projects involving multiple technical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of assigned systems.
• Prepare and review engineering documentation and statements of work (SOW).
• Evaluate and accept engineering documentation and participate in the validation and test of requirements and design.
• Handle classified documentation in accordance with industrial security guide and covering practices.
• Provide and maintain work documents and records that effect design, test evaluation and design alternatives.
• Perform other duties consistent with mechanical engineer II’s ability and company requirements.
• Prepare written communication to senior management to define work status, schedule, scope, risk, problem areas, mitigation alternatives and pertinent information as requested.
• Work in teams to accomplish common goals and objectives as defined by Management.
• Communicate with subcontractors, suppliers and customers for data exchange, status discussion and resolution of engineering issues and activities.
• Participate in engineering and management reviews, working groups and related activities and completion of action items assigned.Liaison with external groups and organizations for the purpose of accomplishing assigned tasks.
• Areas of concentration may include the following areas of design: electrical, mechanical, systems, software, and structural design.
• Ability to obtain/maintain security clearance, as required.

Skills

3-5 years experience

Strong analytical/problem-solving

Effective communicator

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Kaman Air Vehicles in Bloomfield, CT is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to support design, analysis, development, and validation of engineering systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and customers to meet project goals.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering degree and 3–5 years of experience, with strong analytical and communication skills. Ability to obtain/maintain security clearance is required; Master’s degree is a plus.