Mechanical Test Engineer- Level III

Dayton T. Brown Inc.; Bohemia (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Private medical, vision, and dental

Profit sharing

401K with company match

Work/Life balance

Job summary

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. has a career opportunity for a hands-on Mechanical Test Engineer – Level III to join our growing Engineering and Test Division.

Our three divisions—Engineering and Test, Technical Services, and Mission Systems—make DTB a diverse and interesting place to work. The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running, must take a hands-on approach to their work, be flexible in their duties, and be a proven self-starter.

Qualifications

• 4 yr bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Fluids, Process, Manufacturing, or Systems Engineering REQUIRED.
• 5+ years experience in an engineering position in a similar field REQUIRED.
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Budget and Risk Management
• Mechanical or Fluid systems Expertise
• Multi-task and manage numerous projects at the same time
• Strong critical thinking to plan and direct large-scale projects and mitigate risks
• Troubleshooting problems creatively and thinking outside the box
• Excellent verbal communication for customer correspondence and working with peers
• Build and maintain long lasting relationships with customers
• Promote continuous improvement and be process driven

Skills

Budget and Risk Management

Mechanical/Fluid Systems

Multi-tasking

Critical Thinking

Troubleshooting

Verbal Communication

Customer Relationships

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Fluids/Process/Manufacturing/Systems Engineering

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Mechanical Test Engineer - Level III

* US Citizenship is required for this role *

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. has a career opportunity available for a hands‑on Mechanical Test Engineer – Level III to join our growing Engineering and Test Division. Our three divisions—Engineering and Test, Technical Services, and Mission Systems—make DTB a diverse and interesting place to work.

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. is a premier leader as an independent testing laboratory providing testing and engineering services. We support customers across all platforms and services in the military, aerospace, shipboard, railway, weapons manufacturing, automotive, and consumer industries worldwide.

The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running, must take a hands‑on approach to their work, be flexible in their duties, and be a proven self‑starter.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

DTB is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Mechanical Test Engineer with over 5 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or construction projects. This candidate has proven expertise in mechanical or fluid systems, project management, and troubleshooting complex challenges. DTB is looking for a strong communicator with a track record of building lasting customer relationships and driving efficiency in fast‑paced environments.

• Budget and Risk Management
• Mechanical or Fluid systems Expertise
• Multi‑task and manage numerous projects at the same time
• Strong critical thinking skills to efficiently plan and direct large‑scale projects, as well as mitigate risks
• Troubleshooting problems creatively and thinking outside the box
• Excellent verbal communication skills required for customer correspondence and working with peers
• Build and maintain long lasting relationships with customers
• Promote continuous improvement and be process driven

The ideal candidate will need to be successful in this position:

Required Qualifications:

• 4 yr. bachelor's degree in either Mechanical, Fluids, Process, Manufacturing, or Systems Engineering REQUIRED
• 5+ years experience in an engineering position in a similar field REQUIRED
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance
• US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management experience on large-scale programs preferred
• Experience in Mechanical/Fluid/Systems testing a plus
• Engineering design (Inventor, AutoCAD, etc.) experience a plus
• MS Project experience a plus
• Ability to work overtime to meet deadlines, including nights and weekends, as necessary
• Motivated to learn new challenges
• Strong attention to detail
• Clear verbal and written communication skills

As a Dayton T. Brown employee, you can expect a fun working environment that provides security and career advancement, and so much more such as:

• Tuition reimbursement
• A stable, successful organization
• Innovative work environment
• Advancement potential
• Private medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Profit sharing, 401K with company match!
• Work/Life balance and family values

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - Veterans and Disabled.