Mechanical Engineer - Space Hardware & Enclosures

TRIDENT SYSTEMS LLC; Sterling (VA); Sur place; USD 64 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Vision

Life insurance

Disability (STD/LTD)

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

HSA/FSA

Résumé du poste

TRIDENT SYSTEMS LLC in Sterling, VA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (level 2) to design, analyze, and document mechanical hardware for advanced electronic systems used in space, aerospace, and defense programs.

The successful candidate will work under senior engineers to develop enclosures, brackets, and thermal solutions, with hands-on experience through the product lifecycle including testing and qualification activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 2+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD.
• Fundamental knowledge of statics, dynamics, heat transfer, and basic structural/thermal analysis.

Responsabilités

• Assist design and modeling of electronic assemblies, enclosures, and supporting hardware using 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Create and update part and assembly drawings, applying basic GD&T under the direction of more senior engineers.
• Perform basic structural and thermal analyses (hand calculations and introductory FEA) to support design decisions, with mentorship and review.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of engineering documentation, including BOMs, drawing packages, and design review materials.
• Participate in design and peer reviews, incorporating feedback to improve design quality and documentation.
• Support prototype builds and integration activities, including coordinating with manufacturing, reviewing build issues, and implementing minor design changes.
• Assist with environmental and qualification testing (e.g., vibration, thermal, thermal vacuum), including fixture design, test setup, and data collection as directed.
• Work closely with electrical, systems, and test engineers to understand mechanical requirements and integration constraints.
• Follow Trident’s configuration management and PDM/PLM processes for release and change control of mechanical artifacts.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned and suggesting incremental process or tool enhancements.

Connaissances

Statics & dynamics

Heat transfer

GD&T concepts

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Effective communication

Formation

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Outils

SolidWorks

PDM/PLM systems

Description du poste

TRIDENT SYSTEMS LLC in Sterling, VA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (level 2) to design, analyze, and document mechanical hardware for advanced electronic systems used in space, aerospace, and defense programs.

The successful candidate will work under senior engineers to develop enclosures, brackets, and thermal solutions, with hands-on experience through the product lifecycle including testing and qualification activities.