Mechanical Engineer III (Job ID:4636)

Valkyrie Enterprises, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer III to design, develop, integrate, and test mechanical and electromechanical systems for U.S. Navy platforms in Virginia Beach, VA.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure system compatibility and adherence to specs and standards. The role involves CAD-based 3D modeling, BOM and TDP development, and participation in environmental testing and qualification to validate performance under varied conditions.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field with 6+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Proficient with CAD tools such as AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor, including 3D modeling and drawings.
• Experience developing and maintaining BOMs, TDPs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to assess designs for materials, manufacturing feasibility, cost efficiency, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical and electromechanical assemblies for Naval applications.
• Develop, review, and maintain BOMs and manufacturing documentation.
• Prepare and update Technical Data Packages (TDPs) with drawings and specs.
• Create 3D models and detailed drawings using CAD software.
• Participate in environmental qualification and testing activities.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering for integration of components.
• Support prototype fabrication, assembly, testing, and design modifications.
• Review designs for MIL-STD compliance and manufacturing requirements.

Skills

CAD software

3D modeling

Engineering analysis

Technical communication

Education

B.S. in ME

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

TDPs

Job description

• Valkyrie is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to provide engineering expertise in the design, development, integration, and testing of mechanical and electromechanical systems supporting U.S. Navy platforms in Virginia Beach, VA.
• The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop, evaluate, and improve mechanical designs, ensuring system compatibility and compliance with applicable technical specifications and engineering standards.

Job Description

• Perform mechanical engineering design and development activities for electromechanical assemblies, equipment, and associated components supporting Naval applications.
• Develop, review, and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure component accuracy, material availability, manufacturing feasibility, and cost considerations.
• Prepare and update Technical Data Packages (TDPs), including engineering drawings, specifications, and supporting manufacturing documentation.
• Utilize Autodesk Inventor and other Computer-Aided Design (CAD) applications to develop 3D models, detailed mechanical drawings, and assembly configurations.
• Participate in environmental qualification and engineering testing activities to evaluate equipment performance under temperature, vibration, humidity, and other operating conditions.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering personnel to ensure proper integration of components and overall system functionality.
• Support prototype fabrication, assembly, testing, and design modifications to address technical deficiencies and improve system performance.
• Review engineering designs for compliance with applicable military specifications, industry standards, and manufacturing requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline and at least a minimum of six (6) years of professional experience performing mechanical engineering design, development, or integration activities.
• Must be proficient with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, preferably AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor, including 3D modeling, engineering drawings, and assembly design.
• Must have experience developing and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs), Technical Data Packages (TDPs), and manufacturing documentation.
• Must have the ability to assess mechanical designs for material selection, manufacturing feasibility, cost efficiency, and product quality.
• Must have a strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and engineering communication skills.

Desired Requirements

• Experience providing mechanical engineering support for Department of Defense (DoD) or U.S. Navy systems and equipment, preferred.
• Familiarity with military environmental qualification standards, including applicable MIL-STD requirements, preferred.
• Experience supporting mechanical systems throughout the product lifecycle, from initial design and prototype development through production and sustainment, preferred.
• Previous experience providing technical leadership, engineering oversight, or mentorship to junior engineering personnel, preferred.

Security Requirements

• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance and the ability to maintain clearance.
• Must maintain clearance eligibility to access military facilities, Naval shipyards, and private shipyards.

Travel Requirements

• Must be willing and able to support CONUS and OCONUS travel for system installation, field testing, integration, troubleshooting, and technical support.
• If the position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, the candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. More information regarding REAL ID can be found at https://www.dhs.gov/real-id .

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in an office, laboratory, industrial, or shipboard environment.
• Must be able to lift and move materials not to exceed the guidelines established for a one-person lift.
• Must be able to perform site surveys, access shipboard and laboratory workspaces, and carry a laptop computer.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).