Mechanical Engineer (RR1053)

HART Technologies, Inc.; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401K matching

Medical & Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HART Technologies, Inc. seeks a mid‑level Mechanical Engineer to join our tactical systems team at NSWCDD. You will design, develop and integrate mechanical components for tactical programs, using CAD, FEA/CFD and M&S, while ensuring compliance with DoD standards and manufacturability.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support vertical launching systems, perform hands-on integration and testing, and help advance capability roadmaps in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum ~5 years in fluid dynamics, gas management, mechanical, or aerospace engineering.
• Proficiency in M&S or CFD software.
• Understanding of ablative wear, thermal environments, and compressible flow.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and integrate mechanical components for tactical programs per requirements and standards.
• Use FEA, M&S, and CFD software in development, maintenance and improvement of designs.
• Ensure design compliance with industry/government standards (CE, UL) and select materials.
• Create models and drawings of complex assemblies using CAD (SolidWorks).
• Support hands-on integration and test activities.
• Evaluate ablative erosion data and develop screening and performance tests.
• Assess pressure load tools; resurrect emulators; define requirements for new tools.
• Develop capability roadmap and document design best practices.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Gas management

Mechanical engineering

Aerospace engineering

CFD

M&S

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA software

CFD software

M&S software

Job description

HART Technologies, Inc. is looking for a mid-level Mechanical Engineer to join our tactical systems development team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD).

The successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of Engineers to deliver tactical control systems and supporting our Vertical Launching Systems (VLS) team. Candidates who are mission-oriented, organized, and enjoy a fast-paced team environment, are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and integrate mechanical components in support of tactical programs, ensuring adherence to defined program requirements and relevant standards for thermal environments, compressible flow and physical component protection.
• Utilize Finite Element Analysis (FEA), M&S, and Computational Fluid Dynamics software along with mechanical engineering skills in development of new designs, maintenance and enhancement of existing systems, providing formal and informal feedback as to areas of improvement in cost, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Ensure design compliance with applicable industry and government standards (CE, UL, etc.) for assigned products and recommend design materials based on performance requirements, weight limitations, and manufacturability.
• Develop models and drawings of complex assemblies using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as SolidWorks.
• Support hands‑on integration and test activities.
• Evaluate ablative erosion data; develop novel screening and performance tests.
• Assess pressure load tools; resurrect emulators; define requirements for new tools.
• Develop capability roadmap, document design best practices.

Required:

• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DOD Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum - ~5 years in fluid dynamics, gas management, mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering.
• Proficiency in M&S or CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) software.
• General understanding of ablative wear, thermal environments, and compressible flow.

Desired:

• Active DoD Security Clearance
• Knowledge of DOD and NATO standards and certification processes

Compensation Range

• Salary - $94k-$110k

What We Offer

HART offers a competitive annual salary plus paid time off, matching 401K, along with comprehensive Medical, Dental and Long term/Short Term Disability insurance, and tuition re-imbursement. We value innovation, continuous learning, and the opportunity to make a real difference.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status

The compensation range listed above is a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role as defined at the time of posting. Actual salary or hourly wage may vary depending on a variety of factors - including the exact duties of the position, the applicant's education, experience and skill set, internal pay equity, prevailing market rates, any relevant collective-bargaining agreements, and applicable legal requirements.

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