Mechanical Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton; Edwards AFB North Gate (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype, and deliver rugged hardware for extreme environments, including space, ground, or underwater applications.

You will work with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to turn ideas into tangible solutions for defense and advanced technology programs. A Secret clearance may be required as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of hardware design, prototyping, 3D modeling and CAD.
• Ability to develop technical drawings and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and deliver innovative hardware solutions.
• Ruggedize systems for extreme environments and integrate new tech.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and travel up to 25%.

Skills

Hardware design

3D modeling

CAD

Creo

Engineering software

Documentation

Team collaboration

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo Simulation

FEA

Modeling software

Job description

The Opportunity:Join our dynamic delivery team where you'll design, prototype, and deliver innovative hardware solutions for real-world applications. As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll collaborate with experience d engineers and cross-functional teams to tackle complex hardware challenges, ruggedizing systems for extreme environments to integrate cutting-edge technologies into systems that will operate in space, on the ground, or underwater. Your work will directly impact mission-critical projects, supporting both defense and advanced technology initiatives. If you're passionate about turning ideas into tangible solutions and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced setting, this is the place to launch your engineering career.Join us. The world can't wait.You Have:7+ years of experience working in hardware design, prototyping, 3D modeling, and computer-aided design ( CAD )Experience with engineering sof tware, including Creo, Creo Simulation, or multiphysics sof twareKnowledge of engineering and physics principles as they apply to hardware design and product developmentAbility to develop technical documentation, including technical drawings and written technical documentationAbility to collaborate with an integrated product team, including a variety of technical and non-technical teammatesAbility to travel up to 25% of the timeAbility to obtain a Secret clearanceBachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringNice If You Have:Experience with prototyping and integration related to electromechanical systemsExperience designing large electro-mechanical systems and sub-modulesExperience with finite element analysis ( FEA ) or modeling and simulation activitiesExperience with lab-based developmental testing and test data acquisitionKnowledge of product design for manufacturability, reliability, maintainability, injection molding, ruggedization, and exposure to extreme environmentsAbility to perform systems verification and validationClearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.CompensationAt Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity StatementAs part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.Candidate AI Usage PolicyAI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided .Work ModelOur people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.