R&D Mechatronics Engineer – Defense Systems & Automation

Ara; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc., Test Technology Division in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Research and Development Mechatronics Engineer to join our team. You will assist the Engineering and Scientific staff in integrating COTS software with unique test articles and research platforms, specifying and installing control systems, and coding new applications to optimize performance.

You will gain a deep understanding of defense research related to ordinance and energetics, while contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with automation and control systems and software such as National Instruments, Allen Bradley.
• Read schematic diagrams and support assembly of test setups and field testing.
• Supervise layout, fabrication, assembly and installation of experimental or test hardware.
• Critical thinking and collaborative skills.
• Experienced in prototyping, simulating and testing integrated sensor systems and electronic controls
• Project management
• Technical drawing and drafting for build to print packages (AutoCAD-electric, SolidWorks)

Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
• Interface with customers/executives and communicate effectively with key stakeholders, and subsequently manage team members towards meeting project objectives
• Support engineering design development through analysis and simulation of prototypes and 3D computer models
• Assist with engineering calculations, design drawings, preliminary cost estimates
• Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports
• Developing new skillsets that support the dynamic needs in a R&D business unit

Skills

Prototyping

Simulation & analysis

Project management

Technical drawing

Reading schematics

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

National Instruments

Allen Bradley

AutoCAD-electric

SolidWorks

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc., Test Technology Division in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Research and Development Mechatronics Engineer to join our team. You will assist the Engineering and Scientific staff in integrating COTS software with unique test articles and research platforms, specifying and installing control systems, and coding new applications to optimize performance.

You will gain a deep understanding of defense research related to ordinance and energetics, while contributing to