Senior Mechanical Engineer - DoD Armament & Munitions

Applied Research Solutions; Utah; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Awards program

Senior management support

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support Air Force armament and munitions programs at Hill AFB, Utah. The selected candidate will evaluate engineering changes, manufacturing variances, technical data packages, reliability issues, and test data to ensure systems meet technical requirements, cost, schedule, performance, and configuration objectives.

You will collaborate with Government and contractor teams to resolve complex technical issues, support

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering principles for DoD weapon systems and support equipment.
• Experience evaluating engineering changes, TDPs, drawings, CNEOs, RFVs.
• Experience performing root cause investigations, reliability assessments, and manufacturing support.
• Experience supporting CCBs and TRBs with technical recommendations and briefings.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, data, and test results for production readiness.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support for DoD countermeasure and munitions programs through acquisition, production, testing, and sustainment.
• Evaluate and process engineering changes to maintain accurate TDPs, drawings, and configuration documentation.
• Perform analyses including dimensional stack-up, root cause investigations, reliability assessments, and statistics.
• Prepare and present analyses and recommendations to CCBs, TRBs, and other review forums.
• Review FATRs, reliability tests, and production qualification results to support decisions.
• Collaborate with Government, contractors, manufacturers, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and execute programs.
• Interpret drawings and specs to ensure alignment with cost, schedule, performance, and configuration objectives.
• Support continuous improvement to manufacturing processes, system reliability, and long-term sustainment.

Skills

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

DoD program knowledge

Analytical problem solving

Configuration management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related

Master's degree with 15 years of relevant experience

Ph.D. with 5 years of relevant experience

Job description

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support Air Force armament and munitions programs at Hill AFB, Utah. The selected candidate will evaluate engineering changes, manufacturing variances, technical data packages, reliability issues, and test data to ensure systems meet technical requirements, cost, schedule, performance, and configuration objectives.

You will collaborate with Government and contractor teams to resolve complex technical issues, support