Mechanical Engineer, Journeyman

KAIROS Inc

Great Mills (MD)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 95,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

HSA with Employer

401K with Match

Bonuses

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Rewards Programs

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Job summary

KAIROS, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Journeyman to join our team in Maryland. You will support NAWCAD WOLF's UCA program activity with UMCS engineering and design tasks, drafting, and documentation development.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent experience, plus 3 years in military C6ISR engineering, and an active Secret clearance. We offer competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
Three years of engineering experience with military C6ISR systems.
Active Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering and drafting support for UCA projects.
Develop and maintain mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering documentation.
Ensure documentation aligns with configuration management practices.

Skills

Engineering analysis & integration

CAD tools familiarity

Autodesk Inventor

Systems engineering

Design for manufacturability

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

ASME Y14.000 drafting standard

Job description

KAIROS, Inc is searching for an energetic, experienced, and highly motivated Mechanical Engineer, Journeyman to join our team.

Established in July 2013, KAIROS, Inc. is a growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in Life Cycle Program Management, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Logistics and Sustainment, Enterprise Platforms and AI, and Additive Manufacturing services focused on optimizing customers’ program performance and mission through proven methodologies and ethical practices. Our headquarters is in California, MD near Naval Air Station Patuxent River. We offer competitive salaries and benefits with outstanding growth potential.

The Mechanical Engineer (Journeyman) will provide engineering support to the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Webster Outlying Field (NAWCAD WOLF), supporting the Unmanned Carrier Aviation (UCA) Program Activity with UCA Mission Control System (UMCS) engineering and design support activities.

Primary Duties

The candidate will provide engineering and drafting support efforts for the UCA projects. These supporting efforts shall include developing and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering documentation to involve product integration, installation, interface design analysis, installation, fielding, and operational maintenance documentation related to all program specific drawings and documents consistent with the UCA configuration management practices.

Skills and Qualifications

Experience in engineering, analysis and integration of equipment/systems and subsystems.
Proficient with CAD software and analysis tools (structural analysis, thermal analysis).
Autodesk Inventor experience preferred. Familiarity with ASME Y14.000 drafting standard preferred.
Experience with systems engineering framework and reviews such as System Requirements Review, Preliminary Design Review, and Critical Design Review.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, material selection, and design for manufacturability.
Experience with design, development, installation, and maintenance of rackmounted communications systems, including aircraft and ship-based equipment.
Ability to interface professionally with peers at all levels and communicate effectively with project staff and other team members from various contractors and government entities.
Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness in all tasks.
Strong customer relations, analytics, and documentation skills
Self-starter, highly motivated, strong work ethic with a commitment to quality
Microsoft office suite proficiency, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to work within a challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Ability to work independently
Ability to multi-task and meet competing, deliverable deadlines
Detail oriented
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear status and/or communicate issues
Ability to adapt to evolving technology

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related areas.
In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an additional five (5) years of work experience can be substituted
Three (3) years of experience performing engineering functions related to military C6ISR Systems.

Clearance

This position is subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. In order to complete the requirements for government security clearance investigation you must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to complete the full background investigation. This position requires an Active Secret Security Clearance.

Compensation

While skills, education, and experience are key factors, they are not the sole determinants of salary. Other determining factors include but are not limited to location, contract budgets and requirements, and government labor category guidelines. The estimated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000. KAIROS also provides a comprehensive benefits package as additional employee compensation.

KAIROS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

KAIROS offers our employees a comprehensive benefits package consisting of: