Senior Design Engineer 1

ARA Brand; Brent (FL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

ARA Brand is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer for its Concept Development Group. This role, based in either Albuquerque, NM or Shalimar, FL, involves design, development, and verification of weapon systems. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and over 10 years of relevant experience.

The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team and must possess strong technical leadership and analytical skills. Benefits include a 401(k) plan and various insurance options.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 10 years of recent, related work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate well with teams.
• Active SECRET Clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced mechanical systems and weapon subsystems.
• Perform engineering design evaluations on weapons systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and cross train other engineering fields.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Weapons Development

Technical Leadership

CAD Software

Analytical Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), Southwest Division (SWD) is looking for an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join our Concept Development Group (CDG), located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. CDG boasts a multidisciplinary team of engineers performing research, development, and analysis and test for developmental weapon programs. CDG creates designs for novel and legacy weapon systems for Department of War programs supporting our warfighters. We offer a dynamic and challenging work environment that supports professional growth and development.

The Senior Design Engineer will serve as a technical leader responsible for the design, development, integration, and verification of advanced mechanical systems and weapon subsystems. This individual will work closely with modeling and simulation engineers, systems engineers, analysts, test engineers, manufacturing personnel, and program leadership to develop solutions from concept through prototype demonstration and qualification.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled engineer with extensive experience in mechanical design, weapons development, design verification, prototype fabrication, and technical leadership.

Job Location

Albuquerque, NM or Shalimar, FL

Essential Functions

• Design, develop, test, handle implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems using applied engineering principles, including solid and fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
• Perform engineering design evaluations on weapons systems.
• Perform dimensional tolerance analysis and functional analyses.
• Procure, assemble, and test advanced prototypes to inform design decisions, refinements, and to demonstrate performance.
• Prepare and present designs at various design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Produce other required design documentation.
• Assist in the development of requirements for hardware.
• Ensure designs satisfy requirements and demonstrate performance in a thorough verification and validation program.
• Perform trade studies for technology development.
• Analyze data and make recommendations for improvement.
• Understand nominal and off-nominal operations for a technical system and its interaction(s) with other systems.
• Manage multiple issues at one time and develop an integrated solution.
• Work with fabrication and manufacturing departments to ensure final design is properly executed in the creation of mechanical products.
• Be agile and willing to assist in all areas of the development process to meet project milestones.
• Mentor junior engineers and cross train other engineering fields.

Basic Qualifications

• This position requires U.S. Citizenshipdue to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Education:Must have abachelor’s degreein the field ofMechanical or Aerospace Engineering,or a related field.
• Years of Experience:Must haveat least 10years of recent and related work experience.
• Candidate must possess excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, leadership, and team working skills.
• Demonstrated skill in using computer-aided design (CAD)/drafting equipment and software in design work.
• Demonstrated ability tocollaboratewellwith peers and cross-functional teamsand external customers.
• Produce product and structural requirements and designs
• Calculate dimensions, weight limitations and requirements in materials
• Describe production methods step-by-step (including equipment and software types to be used)

Required Skills

• Hands-on familiarity with Department of War components.
• Experience using established engineering principles in the designanddevelopmentoflifecriticalcomponentsforuse inextreme environments.
• Experience with qualification and acceptance testing.
• Active SECRET Clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
• Ability to navigate and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and interface requirements.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex system behaviors.
• Good math and GDT&E skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with engineers, program management, and government customers.
• Able and willing to work in an agile development environment.
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Able to clearly communicate, express, and understand complex information.

Benefits Package

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Various insurance options including Flexible Spending Plan, Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid leave and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities