Mechanical Engineer (Job ID:4541)

Valkyrie Enterprises Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401k with match

Education reimbursement

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a Mechanical Design Engineer in Huntsville, AL. The role involves designing, analyzing, and implementing mechanical hardware products, with strong emphasis on CAD, GD&T, and ASME standards.

Collaboration with cross‑functional teams and customers is required, along with clear technical reporting. The ideal candidate holds a BS in STEM with 5–10 years of experience, possesses Secret clearance, and can work in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• BS in STEM with 5–10 years related experience; advanced degrees may credit additional experience
• Experience in structural, mechanical and hardware design
• CAD knowledge with engineering drawing development under ASME Y14.100 and Y14.5 GD&T
• MS Office Suite experience
• Ability to conduct research and perform analysis on requirements, capability and operational effects
• Strong analytical, reasoning and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; collaborative teamwork
• Self-motivation with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement and analyze hardware products
• Apply analytical reasoning to complex design projects
• Conduct research and apply findings to projects
• Develop trade studies, analysis of alternatives and capability analyses
• Support multiple engineering tasks simultaneously
• Collaborate in integrated product and technical teams
• Develop drawings and apply configuration management
• Review documentation to ensure requirements are met
• Present technical reports and recommendations to team and customers
• Interacts with internal/external customers and management

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Job ID: 4541

# of Openings: 1

Location: Huntsville, AL

Purpose:

Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a Mechanical Design Engineer in Huntsville, AL.

Job Description:

• Conducts and supports the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical and hardware products.
• Apply strong analytical and reasoning skills to complex design projects.
• Conducts research and applies to assigned projects.
• Participates in the development of trade studies, analysis of alternatives, and capability analysis.
• Supports multiple engineering tasks simultaneously.
• Collaborates continuously and participates in integrated product and technical teams.
• Develops drawings associated with design and applies standard configuration management principles.
• Reviews technical documentation and specifications to ensure project requirements are accurate and are being met.
• Applies system design principles and assists in the resolution of engineering and design problems.
• Prepares, delivers, and presents technical reports, briefings, supporting data, and recommendations to team members, customer, and management.
• Contributes to completion of milestones associated with specific projects
• Interacts with internal and external customers, team members, and management.

Qualifications

• Must have BS in STEM and 5-10 years related experience. Advanced degrees may be considered for credit of additional experience to qualify for next level Labor Category per contract guidelines.
• Must have structural, mechanical and hardware design experience.
• Must have CAD knowledge including engineering drawing development under ASME Y14.100 guidelines and ASME Y14.5 GD&T principles.
• Must have MS Office Suite experience.
• Must have the ability to conduct research and perform analysis on requirements, capability, and operational effects.
• Must have a passion for solving problems and providing workable solutions.
• Must have strong analytical and reasoning skills and ability to visualize processes and outcomes.
• Must have outstanding all-round communication and presentation skills, and ability to work collaboratively.
• Must be highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Must have proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities. Must have strong customer service orientation.
• Must have knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in development of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Must have knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, equipment, and tools to the design, manufacture, integration, and test of various hardware and services.

Desired Requirements

• SolidWorks CAD, preferred.
• Familiarization with hardware and electrical fabrication, integration, and sub-component and system testing, preferred.
• Familiarity with developing technical design packages for complex engineering systems.
• Prefer experience with presenting and defending technical designs and analyses.
• Army programs (DEVCOM Aviation and Missile Center, Space and Missile Defense Command), preferred.
• Familiarization with Army fixed and/or transportable rocket launcher and Tactical Operation Center command, control, and communication development, hardware and electrical integration, and operation preferred.

Security Requirements:

• Must have an Active Secret Security clearance, and the ability to maintain clearance.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 15%
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, 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: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in an office or industrial environment.
• Be able to lift and move materials not to exceed the guidelines set for one-man lift.
• Must be able to perform site surveys 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).