Senior Mechanical Engineer

Zel Technologies LLC; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account with companyCon

Job summary

Zel Technologies LLC in Dahlgren, VA seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design, analysis, integration, and testing of complex DoD systems, including missile launchers and maritime platforms. You will perform FEA and coordinate fabrication, producing comprehensive documentation for the full system lifecycle.

The role requires US citizenship with an active secret clearance, a bachelor's degree, and a minimum of ten years' experience, including five years in weapon or maritime markets.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be US citizens with an active secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Minimum of ten years of professional experience, including five years in weapon or maritime systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, analysis, integration, and testing of complex DoD systems such as missile launchers and maritime platforms.
• Perform FEA, coordinate fabrication, and develop technical documentation across the full system lifecycle.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Structural Analysis

Thermal Analysis

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Fluid Dynamics

SolidWorks

LS-DYNA

Fabrication Coordination

System Integration

Technical Documentation

Testing and Validation

DoD Systems Engineering

Weapon Systems Design

Maritime Platforms

Missile Launchers

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

LS-DYNA

Craft Tech

Job description

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the design, analysis, integration, and testing of complex DoD systems such as missile launchers and maritime platforms. Responsibilities include performing FEA, coordinating fabrication, and developing technical documentation across the full system lifecycle.

Requirements:

Candidates must be US citizens with an active secret security clearance and a bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline. A minimum of ten years of professional experience is required, including five years specializing in weapon or maritime systems.

Key Skills:

• Mechanical Design
• Structural Analysis
• Thermal Analysis
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Fluid Dynamics
• SolidWorks
• LS-DYNA
• Craft Tech
• Fabrication Coordination
• System Integration
• Technical Documentation
• Testing and Validation
• DoD Systems Engineering
• Weapon Systems Design
• Maritime Platforms
• Missile Launchers

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