Mechanical or Aerospace Engineer

advancedtechnologyandresearchcorporation; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental insurance

Life/ADD insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

401(k) plan

Educational assistance program

5 weeks paid leave per year

Job summary

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (ATR) is recruiting a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineer for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, MD. You will join the Engineering Services Division and work on world-class military programs supporting US Navy warfare technology, as part of the Air Systems Branch.

The role emphasizes production and in-service engineering support for Air System products, including rocket motors, launchers, warheads, and fuses, with duties to assess

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years engineering experience.
• Experience with DoD Acquisition is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Join ATR's Engineering Services Division as a Mechanical or Aerospace engineer.
• Provide production engineering support and in-service engineering support for Air System products.
• Identify and assess impact of engineering changes to production-level Technical Data Packages (TDP).
• Recommend improvements to system performance, manufacturability and cost.
• Generate test plans for system qualification testing and FAT/LAT; conduct root cause analyses.
• Develop technical reports and briefings to document findings and recommendations.
• Witness key production, testing, and field operation activities.

Skills

Technical assessments

Root cause analysis

Cost/performance impact

Production deviations

Product improvement

Technical reporting

Team communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineer

Location: Indian Head, MD Department: Engineering Services

Type: Full Time Min. Experience: Mid-Level Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000 USD per year

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (www.atrcorp.com) is seeking to fill the following full-time permanent position. Based in Maryland and incorporated in 1973, ATR is an equal‑opportunity engineering company with a solid reputation in various engineering disciplines for the government and Fortune 500 commercial customers.

Salary for the position is competitive according to qualifications. ATR offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental insurances, free basic life/ADD, and long‑term and short‑term disability insurances, 401(k) plan, educational assistance program, and 5 weeks of paid leave per year for minimum seniority.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Qualified persons should apply at: https://advancedtechnologyandresearchcorporation.applytojob.com/apply

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will join ATR's Engineering Services Division, working as a Mechanical or Aerospace engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Indian Head, MD. You'll have an opportunity to work on world‑class military programs that support the US Navy's Warfare technology as part of the Air Systems Branch. The applicant shall work with the Air Systems Engineering team as part of an integrated product team.

This role primarily consists of providing production engineering support and in‑service engineering support for Air System products, like rocket motors, rocket launchers, warheads, and fuses. The applicant shall identify, recommend, and assess the impact of engineering changes to production level Technical Data Packages (TDP). The applicant shall recommend improvements to the system to improve performance, manufacturability, and cost. The applicant shall generate test plans for system qualification testing and First Article/Lot Acceptance testing (FAT/LAT). The applicant shall conduct root cause analysis to address anomalies encountered in production or in the field and identify/recommend solutions to address the issue. The applicant shall develop technical reports and briefings to present and document their recommendations and findings. The applicant shall witness key production, testing, and field operation activities.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of engineering experience
• Experience with DoD Acquisition is a plus

Skills & Abilities Requirements

• Ability to conduct technical assessments of engineering changes to capture the impacts to cost/performance of the system
• Ability to assess impact of deviations from production requirements (components manufactured not meeting certain requirements of the drawing/spec) and recommend path forward
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis to identify likely root causes of anomalies encountered during production testing or in‑service
• Ability to identify and recommend product improvements to improve performance and cost of the system and mitigate risks
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing through generating technical reports, test plans, and briefings
• Ability to understand and interpret production level drawings and specifications
• Ability to work well in a team environment and deliver briefings to program offices as needed

Other Requirements

Candidates must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance or favorable adjudication of a national security background investigation. Current successful background investigation completion is a plus.