On-Site Mechanical Engineer: Defense Systems Design

HDT Global; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BLADE in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, implement and analyze parts, systems and processes for CBRN and CWS programs and other integrated systems. The role includes design/drafting, testing and continuous improvement initiatives, with 100% on-site work.

You will draft with SolidWorks, perform static/dynamic analysis, and manage BOMs in SAP while collaborating with engineering and production to meet customer specs.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in a similar technical role.
• Military/ defense experience desired.
• Experience in a production environment.
• 3D CAD design with SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Perform design, trade studies and research to support development of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Conceptualize and implement designs for complex systems and mechanisms to meet specs.
• Draft production drawings for machined parts, fabrications and weldments using SolidWorks.
• Conduct static and dynamic analyses, including hand calculations and FEA.
• Create and maintain BOMs using Excel and SAP.
• Assist lab and production teams with assembly and inspection of prototypes.

Skills

Mechanical fundamentals

Electrical awareness

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Excel

SAP

Job description

BLADE in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, implement and analyze parts, systems and processes for CBRN and CWS programs and other integrated systems. The role includes design/drafting, testing and continuous improvement initiatives, with 100% on-site work.

You will draft with SolidWorks, perform static/dynamic analysis, and manage BOMs in SAP while collaborating with engineering and production to meet customer specs.