Senior Mechanical Engineer

ShadowObjects, LLC; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ShadowObjects, LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support advanced DoD programs in Dahlgren, VA. This full-time, on-site role leads mechanical design efforts from concept through production, including analysis, testing, and documentation of complex systems.

The ideal candidate has eight or more years of comprehensive mechanical design experience, expertise with SolidWorks and Creo, and an active Final Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. On-site work only in Dahlgren, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Eight or more years of mechanical design and engineering experience.
• Active Final Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and evaluate mechanical and electromechanical systems and components.
• Apply mechanics and materials principles to assess performance and reliability.
• Lead design efforts for assemblies including fabrication, assembly, and installation.
• Develop production equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Perform mechanical and thermal stress analyses for system integrity.
• Conduct testing to validate performance and design requirements.
• Plan and execute projects to meet technical and schedule goals.
• Create technical data packages (TDPs) per DoD standards.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Independent worker

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PTC Creo

Microsoft Visio

FEM

Job description

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Dahlgren, VA (On-Site) This role requires full-time, on-site support in Dahlgren, VA; remote or telework arrangements are not available. Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $100,000 – $150,000 annually

Position Description

ShadowObjects, LLC is seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support advanced engineering initiatives within a Department of Defense (DoD) environment in Dahlgren, VA. This is a full-time, on-site position supporting mission-critical programs.

The selected candidate will serve as a subject matter expert responsible for leading mechanical design efforts and supporting the full lifecycle of engineering development, including design, analysis, testing, and production of complex mechanical and electromechanical systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and evaluate mechanical and electromechanical systems and components
• Apply principles of mechanics and materials to assess system performance and reliability
• Lead design efforts for mechanical assemblies, including fabrication, assembly, and installation
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes by designing and modifying production equipment and methods
• Perform mechanical and thermal stress analysis to ensure system integrity under operational conditions
• Conduct and support testing to validate system performance and design requirements
• Plan and execute engineering projects to meet technical, schedule, and performance objectives
• Develop technical data packages (TDPs) and engineering documentation in accordance with DoD standards and instructions

Required Qualifications

• Active Final Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility in Defense Information System for Security
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in mechanical design and engineering, including the design, manufacture, and testing of mechanical assemblies

Required Experience

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate mechanical and electromechanical systems using principles of mechanics and materials
• Experience developing manufacturing processes, including designing and modifying equipment for fabrication, assembly, and installation
• Experience with solid modeling and finite element modeling (FEM) techniques
• Experience performing mechanical and thermal stress analysis
• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks and PTC Creo, as well as Microsoft Visio for system design and documentation
• Experience developing technical data packages (TDPs) in accordance with DoD standards
• Experience with extreme power internal combustion engines and systems
• Experience in shock and vibration modeling and simulationExperience with Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) and Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS) methodologies
• Proven background in design for manufacturability (DFM)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD or defense-related programs
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and lead technical efforts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

ShadowObjects, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.