Senior Mechanical Engineer - Defense Systems & Prototyping

KITCO Fiber Optics; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KITCO Fiber Optics in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer experienced in designing and developing advanced fiber optic products for defense applications. The ideal candidate should thrive in a collaborative environment, working with engineering and sales to deliver innovative solutions that meet military standards.

This role requires a strong background in mechanical design, prototyping, and CAD tools like SolidWorks. Join KITCO and contribute to revolutionizing connectivity solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–10 years of mechanical design and production support experience.
• Proficiency in CAD and knowledge of mechanical drawing standards.
• Strong expertise in GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Experience with FEA/CAE tools and hands-on prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate mechanical systems from concept through production.
• Create CAD models, engineering drawings, and documentation.
• Conduct engineering calculations and simulations for design selection.
• Lead prototype builds and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with teams on new product initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototyping

CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

GD&T expertise

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ANSYS

Job description

KITCO Fiber Optics in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer experienced in designing and developing advanced fiber optic products for defense applications. The ideal candidate should thrive in a collaborative environment, working with engineering and sales to deliver innovative solutions that meet military standards.

This role requires a strong background in mechanical design, prototyping, and CAD tools like SolidWorks. Join KITCO and contribute to revolutionizing connectivity solutions.