Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer

Zel Technologies LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account with company

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Performance bonuses

Voluntary life/AD&D

Educational assistance and training

Voluntary benefits

Group life insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

PTO

Holiday Leave

Jury Duty

Military Leave

Health and fitness reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Employee discounts

Job summary

Zel Technologies LLC is seeking a highly skilled mechanical engineer to design, analyze, and prototype components for next‑gen unmanned systems. You will apply MBSE principles and conduct structural and thermal analyses while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for full system integration.

The role requires US citizenship, a Mechanical Engineering degree, and an active SECRET clearance, with at least 3 years of experience and strong CAD proficiency.

Qualifications

• US citizens with a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering.
• Active SECRET clearance required.
• Minimum 3 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Proficiency in CAD tools and MBSE practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and prototype mechanical components for unmanned systems.
• Apply model-based systems engineering (MBSE) principles.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for system integration.

Skills

MBSE

Mechanical design

Structural analysis

Thermal management

Systems integration

Prototyping

Risk assessment

Technical documentation

Field testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

SysML

Cameo

Job description

The role involves designing, analyzing, and prototyping mechanical components for next-generation unmanned systems. Responsibilities include applying MBSE principles, conducting structural and thermal analyses, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for system integration.

Requirements:

Candidates must be US citizens with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and an active SECRET clearance. A minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical engineering and proficiency in CAD tools and MBSE practices are required.

Key Skills:

Mechanical Design, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), CAD, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Structural Analysis, Thermal Management, Prototyping, Systems Integration, SysML, Cameo, Fabrication, Field Testing, Technical Documentation, Risk Assessment, Value Engineering

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Performance bonuses
• Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment
• Educational assistance and special training programs
• Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life)
• Group life insurance (Company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Leave
• Jury Duty
• Military Leave
• Health and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Employee discounts