Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Design Engineer

Lensa; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Indianapolis, IN, to contribute to crucial defense projects. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with at least four years of relevant experience in design and testing. The position requires strong CAD skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to innovate and provide solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years professional work experience required.
• Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including CNC machining and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design of new products and test hardware.
• Utilize mechanical engineering expertise during proposal and product development.
• Provide leadership on mechanical designs and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

3-D CAD Modeling Tools

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Creative thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related STEM degree program

Tools

CREO

Windchill

Job description

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V2X is growing! V2X is looking for a Mechanical Engineer – Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team!

V2X Engineering is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN supporting development of a diverse set of mission critical products including advanced airborne systems, podded communication link and sensor systems, armament equipment, cutting edge system integrations, radar systems, cockpit displays, and avionics. Our Indianapolis facility also supports a variety of other product lines serving multiple Department of Defense (DoD) customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career and opportunity for rapid career advancement.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the design of new products and test hardware, as well as the improvement of existing products. The engineer will utilize their mechanical engineering expertise during the proposal

and concept generation phase, product development, production, and qualification testing phases of new product design. The engineer will have the opportunity to design creative solutions that meet product requirements. The engineer shall be proficient with 3D modeling and drafting, and will be hands-on supporting production, integration, and testing. The engineer will develop solutions which leverage commercial off the shelf (COTS) products paired with custom hardware. The engineer must be a resourceful researcher engaging vendors, manufacturers, and SME’s regarding design decisions. The engineer will take part in design reviews at both part, subsystem and system level including Peer Reviews, DFMAs, PDRs, and CDRs. The engineer will provide leadership on mechanical designs and provide mentorship to junior engineers, as well as work closely with systems, electrical, test, and production engineers.

In addition to their technical skills, the ideal candidate leverages strong verbal and written communication to adapt to a wide variety of high-pressure situations while maintaining professionalism and courtesy. We are looking for an engineer that enjoys working on-location, embraces challenges, and has a passion to support our DoD customers and international allies.

Required Skills

• Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance
• Ability to work onsite at our Indianapolis, Indiana facility with an Integrated Product Team being hands on with hardware.
• A minimum of 4 years professional work experience required.
• Experience in the design, integration, or testing of mechanical components and assemblies
• Competent using 3-D CAD Modeling Tools (CREO preferred)
• Working knowledge of data management systems (Windchill preferred)
• Proficient in application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, (ASME Y14.5 standards)
• Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to be adaptable to changing priorities and assignments
• Performing trade studies
• Must be a self-starter, a quick learner, and be able to function in a dynamic environment, and have good time management skills.
• Must have strong teaming skills, and good communication skills.
• Demonstrated Creative thinking and problem solving
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including traditional CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, mechanical assemblies, water jet, laser, welding, EDM, additive manufacturing, etc.
• Understanding of aerospace materials and coatings
  
  

Desired Skills

• Experience capturing key characteristics & requirements for systems
• Design, integration, or test experience/understanding of any combination
• Airborne podded systems
• Airborne armament equipment or alternate mission equipment
• Cockpit displays
• Avionics
• Radar Systems
• Mobile Ground Systems
• Ground Vehicle Structures
• Custom/COTS Electronics including wires, relays, and analog electronics
• Design for human factors/safety
• Prototyping and agile methodologies
  
  

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) degree program
  
  

Benefits Include The Following

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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