Mechanical Engineer (Secret Clearance Required)

GCI Incorporated; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GCI Incorporated is seeking a Mechanical Engineer/Modeling and Fabrication Technician to join our engineering team in Chantilly, VA. You will design, prototype, test, and troubleshoot new hardware, develop test protocols, and contribute to system specifications with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have an Associate’s degree in CAD/3D Modeling or Precision Drafting, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in CAD, 3D Modeling, or Precision Drafting.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated CAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Work within cross-functional teams to support the design and development of systems that contain both off-the-shelf and custom-developed equipment.
• Design, prototype, test, and troubleshoot new and existing designs.
• Contribute to the development of specifications for new system designs.
• Develop and execute test protocols for both informal and formal design testing.
• Design, build, and test manufacturing test fixtures to support production of new systems.

Skills

GD&T tolerancing

Manufacturing processes

Design validation

Test automation

Education

Associate’s degree in CAD, 3D Modeling, or Precision Drafting

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.

Duties And Responsibilities

At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Mechanical Engineer/Modeling and Fabrication Technician, a typical day will include the following duties:

• Work within cross-functional teams to support the design and development of systems that contain both off-the-shelf and custom-developed equipment.
• Design, prototype, test, and troubleshoot new and existing designs.
• Contribute to the development of specifications for new system designs.
• Develop and execute test protocols for both informal and formal design testing.
• Design, build, and test manufacturing test fixtures to support production of new systems.
• Prepare assembly and test procedures for new hardware designs.
• Build prototypes and perform light assembly of production systems.
• Interact with outside vendors to source parts.

Experience And Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in CAD, 3D Modeling, or Precision Drafting
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated CAD experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of the design of rack-based systems desired.
• Demonstrated understanding of GD&T tolerancing practices preferred.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing technologies including machining, molding, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, integrate and validate designs is preferred.
• Knowledge of wireless technology, digital/analog communications, or RF
• Experience with Test Automation and Continuous Integration

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job frequently requires the individual use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls in a light-production shop facility with professional manufacturing equipment.

Travel

GCI’s systems are distributed regionally throughout the Continental United States (CONUS), and require quarterly updates to software systems, and occasionally hardware, as well. The successful candidate is able to travel at least four times a year to CONUS sites for two (2) to four (4) days to perform the scheduled maintenance.

• A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current Secret clearance and be willing to upgrade to a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.GCI will work with the candidate to transfer and sponsor their clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans