Mechanical Engineer with Security Clearance

Akima Infrastructure Services; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Competitive Pay

Growth Opportunities

Retirement Options

Job summary

Akima Infrastructure Services in Charleston, SC, seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, model, document, integrate, and sustain mechanical systems for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle.

You will prepare and manage technical reviews, data packages, bills of materials, and engineering changes, coordinating with internal teams and customer stakeholders to ensure quality and compliance throughout the system lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or a related field.
• At least eight years of experience and an interim Secret clearance before starting; active DoD Secret clearance preferred.
• Extensive SolidWorks, Creo, and AutoCAD experience with strong design and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, model, document, integrate, and sustain mechanical systems for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle.
• Prepare and manage technical reviews, data packages, bills of materials, and engineering changes.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

SolidWorks

Creo

AutoCAD

3D Modeling

2D Technical Drawings

Sheet Metal Design

Welded Assemblies

Technical Data Packages

Configuration Management

Systems Engineering

Requirements Analysis

Systems Engineering Technical Reviews

Bills of Materials

Engineering Change Proposals

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent in mechanical engineering technology

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

Design, develop, model, document, integrate, and sustain mechanical systems and components for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle, translating requirements into technical solutions and supporting system-level engineering activities. Prepare and manage technical reviews and data packages, bills of materials, and engineering changes, while coordinating with internal teams and customer stakeholders.

Requirements: Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or a related field, at least eight years of experience, and an interim Secret clearance before starting; an active DoD Secret clearance is preferred. Candidates should have extensive SolidWorks, Creo, and AutoCAD experience, strong mechanical design and technical documentation skills, and familiarity with configuration management and applicable standards.

Key Skills: Mechanical Engineering, SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, 3D Modeling, 2D Technical Drawings, Sheet Metal Design, Welded Assemblies, Technical Data Packages, Configuration Management, Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Systems Engineering Technical Reviews, Bills of Materials, Engineering Change Proposals, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits, Competitive Pay, Growth Opportunities, Retirement Options