Mechanical, Materials, Chemical & Robotics Engineer

Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) seeks engineers across Mechanical, Materials Science, Chemical, and Robotics disciplines to support the AMPD Directorate. Roles span entry to mid-career, located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, be US citizens, and eligible for DoD clearance. Responsibilities include analysis, material analysis, and prototyping across manufacturing, 3-D printing, and robotics domains; strong teamwork and

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.
• Must pass drug and alcohol testing.
• Must have good mechanical skills and understanding of manufacturing principles.
• Experience with Creo CAD and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• US citizenship is required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a government driver’s license.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 0–5 years of engineering experience encouraged for application.

Responsibilities

• Perform Analysis & Experimental Evaluation for munition and armament systems.
• Conduct Dynamic Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and CFD studies.
• Design experimental/prototype mechanical systems and test setups.
• Analyze materials, producibility, and manufacturing processes.
• Engage in robotic programming, welding, tooling, and 5-axis machining tasks.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and communicate results clearly.

Skills

Clearance eligibility

DoD background check

Drug testing

Mechanical skills

Manufacturing principles

GD&T

Team player

Communication skills

US Citizen

Driver's license

Military experience encouraged

0–5 years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) is currently seeking an Engineer to join our team! At UTRS, we enjoy the benefits of working in a collaborative environment of close-knit team members. As a company, we provide a wide range of leading-edge engineering, management, and digital services to the public and private sectors. We are looking for someone that will support our mission to consistently deliver creative, high-quality, technology-based services to our customers on time and within budget.

These positions will be in support of the Analysis, Materials, & Prototyping (AMPD) Directorate’s mission execution, positions are available in multiple engineering disciplines to include Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering & Robotics Engineering. Positions are entry level through mid-career for both bachelor’s and advanced degrees. These roles support the development of advanced and novel materials, manufacturing, and analytical/experimental technologies to enable the development and improvement of new and legacy armaments systems. This position is located at Picatinny Arsenal.

What will you be doing?

These positions will be key members of the Division in the appropriate supporting Branches. Duties include:

• Analysis & Experimental Evaluation
  • Dynamic Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of Munition and Armament Systems
  • Mechanical Design of Experimental / Prototype Systems
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Test & Evaluation of Munition and Armament System
  • Computer vision analysis / Digital Image Correlation
• Materials & Producibility
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • 3-D Printing (metal & plastic)
  • Printed electronics
  • Materials analysis
  • Novel & nano materials
  • Producibility and industrial base assessments
• Manufacturing & Prototype Technology
  • Conventional Manufacturing
  • Robotic programming and integration
  • Welding and joining
  • Tool & die
  • 5-axis machining

What skills will the ideal candidate have to be successful?

These positions will require the following skillsets and experience:

• Must be able to obtain a clearance through the DoD security background investigation process
• Pass drug and alcohol testing
• Must have good mechanical skills and experience
• Knowledge of manufacturing principles and processes
• Experience with engineering software, including Creo CAD
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• High standard of quality and efficiency
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of weapons and firearms a plus
• Must be a team player, able to multitask and prioritize accordingly
• Fluent in (MS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a government driver’s license
• Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar discipline
• Past or present military personal are encouraged to apply
• 0-5 years of experience with engineering or similar discipline

UTRS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. UTRS is a drug‑free workplace with pre‑employment drug testing and background verifications.