Senior Mechanical Engineer

Zel Technologies LLC; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k immediate vesting with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account with company contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Bonuses for performance

Educational assistance and special training programs

Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health and fitness reimbursement

Job summary

A defense contractor is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design, analysis, and testing of complex DoD systems, including weapon systems and maritime platforms. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in engineering, an active secret security clearance, and ten years of relevant experience, including expertise in mechanical design and engineering tools such as SolidWorks. The role will involve close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and offer a supportive work environment focused on innovative defense solutions.

Qualifications

• Ten years of professional technical experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience with missile, weapon, or maritime systems.
• Active secret security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis and design for missile systems.
• Utilize software tools for modeling and technical documentation.
• Conduct structural design, including FEA and fluid dynamics.

Skills

Mechanical engineering analysis and design

Structural design and analysis

Use of mechanical engineering software tools

Coordination of mechanical fabrication

Mechanical engineering test techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

LS-DYNA

Craft Tech software

Job description

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Full Time 66 Dahlgren, VA, Dahlgren, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2123

* This position is contingent upon contract award. *

* This position is eligible for a $500 ZelTech Non-Employee Referral fee. Contact ZelTech Recruiters for questions concerning this matter. *

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Job Summary

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will support the mechanical design, analysis, integration, and testing of complex Department of Defense (DoD) systems, including missile launchers, weapon systems, and maritime platforms. This role requires deep experience in mechanical engineering principles, structural and thermal analysis, fabrication coordination, and the use of advanced mechanical design tools. The engineer will contribute across the full system lifecycle, from concept definition through development, integration, and test.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical engineering analysis and design for missile launchers, weapon systems, and associated support equipment.
• Utilize mechanical engineering software tools to develop models, drawings, simulations, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate mechanical fabrication activities and ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
• Apply mechanical engineering test techniques to validate system performance, reliability, and safety.
• Conduct structural design and analysis, including finite element analysis (FEA), fluid dynamics, and thermal dynamics assessments.
• Support the mechanical design, development, and testing of missile launcher components and support equipment.
• Integrate mechanical subsystems into larger weapons, launchers, or maritime systems.
• Prepare engineering reports, analyses, and documentation to support design reviews and technical decision-making.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and participate in system engineering events and reviews.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have an active secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.
• Ten (10) years of professional technical experience, including at least five (5) years of specialized experience in:
• Maritime, launcher, missile, weapon, or weapon control systems concept definition, design, integration, and engineering.
• Mechanical engineering analysis and design.
• Use of mechanical engineering software tools.
• Coordination of mechanical fabrication.
• Mechanical engineering test techniques.
• Engineering experience in mechanical design, development, and testing of missile launcher and support equipment.
• Experience with structural design and analysis, finite element analysis, fluid dynamics, and thermal dynamics.
• Experience using tools such as SolidWorks, LS-DYNA, or Craft Tech software.
• Successful background and drug screening check.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience supporting DoD engineering reviews, audits, and technical events.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Physical Demands or Work Environment

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

About ZelTech

Founded in 1988 by Ret. Col. Jack L. Ezzell Jr., Zel Technologies is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies. Originally focused on leveraging operational and software expertise to improve time-critical targeting capabilities for the military, the company advanced its capabilities to provide scientific and HUMINT expertise for CBRNE collection and analysis. In the wake of 9/11, Zel Technologies rapidly expanded its capabilities to provide turnkey ISR support services to US Special Operations Forces (SOF), as well as advanced technical & operational intelligence, physical & data science, and engineering support services to the greater Intelligence and SOF Communities supporting global counterterrorism and CWMD operations.

Today, Zel Technologies remains at the forefront of intelligence missions, advancing CWMD and global counterterrorism efforts, while also addressing emerging threats posed by near-peer adversaries. Our team remains committed to delivering adaptive, innovative, and cost-effective solutions across multiple domains, in alignment with the mission priorities of the U.S. Government and its partner nations.

Our Mission

Through our commitment to innovation and quality, our skilled teams deliver robust, technology driven solutions and insights that empower our customers to overcome complex challenges and achieve their mission objectives.

Our Workforce

ZelTech team members represent a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experience, and personalities bound together by common objectives and mutual respect. You will join a caring community of professional, including many military veterans who challenge and support each other in seeking the right solutions to important matters.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k immediate vesting with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonuses for performance
• 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, and Military Leave
• Health and fitness reimbursement
• Employee discounts on various services and products

ZelTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.