Senior Mechanical Engineer

Pdpowersystems; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

PD Power Systems, LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer/Designer in Springfield, VA to lead electro-mechanical equipment development from concept to production. You will design, troubleshoot, and update drawings and BOMs while coordinating with vendors and the internal team.

The role requires a 4-year mechanical engineering degree with 10+ years of hands-on experience, or a 2-year technical college degree with 15+ years in mechanical design.

Qualifications

• 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree with 10+ years hands-on experience or 2-year technical college degree with 15+ years in mechanical/design/drawing.
• Experience designing mechanical systems and power distribution, especially medium/low voltage switchgear.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, 2D CAD, and ability to read electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design systems and integrate multiple systems using SolidWorks from concept to production.
• Generate and analyze FEA studies in SolidWorks and create detailed drawings per ASME Y14 standards.
• Support production by interfacing with manufacturing and suppliers; update drawings and BOMs.
• Collaborate with team and represent the company with customers and vendors.

Skills

Travel willingness

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

2-year technical college degree / military experience

Tools

SolidWorks

2D CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer/Designer

Located in Springfield, VA (Onsite). This is not a remote or hybrid position.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design and development of electro-mechanical equipment. Potential hire will be working directly with the design team and manufacturing vendor. Candidate will design, troubleshoot, diagnose, and solve challenges related to product development. This includes root cause analysis, working with suppliers and in-house support personnel, and design improvements from concept to production. Candidate will also be responsible for maintaining, updating drawings and Bills of Material and offer test support. This position is onsite at our Springfield, VA office.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design systems and integrate the multiple systems using SolidWorks from initial concept stage through production launch.
• Generate and provide analysis of FEA studies in Solidworks.
• Generate and analyze drawings from parts/assemblies IAW ASME 14.100 and MIL- STD-31000.
• Assist in production problem solving by interfacing with the manufacturing team to find creative solutions.
• Communicate and collaborate with team members and represent the company with customers and suppliers.

Required Education/Experience:

• Education: 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree with 10+ years of hands‑on experience. OR
• Education: 2-year technical college degree/military experience with 15+ years of mechanical and design/drawing experience.

Technical Skills:

• Experience designing mechanical systems and power generation and distribution systems, particularly medium and low voltage switchgear distribution systems
• Electrical/engine-driven systems integration
• Knowledge of engineering drawing practices IAW ASME Y14 – including Y14.5, Y14.100
• Sheet Metal/Structural fabrication and weldments
• Enclosure Design with thermal analysis
• SolidWorks and 2D CAD, and the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics are mandatory
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Personal Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem solving abilities.
• Must be eligible to receive U.S. Security Clearance
• Must have ability and some flexibility to travel domestically and internationally - up to 20%

Salary:

• Based on education and experience.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• PTO

PD Power Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

PD Power Systems is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Employment decisions at PD Power Systems are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.