Senior Mechanical Engineer - DoD Weapon Systems (Secret)

Applied Research Solutions; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support Air Force armament and munitions programs at Hill AFB, Utah. You will evaluate changes, TDPs, and test data to ensure alignment with requirements, cost, schedule, and performance, collaborating with government and contractors to resolve complex issues.

The role emphasizes engineering analyses, reliability improvements, and production readiness, with opportunities to influence program execution and continuous

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited program with 20+ years' relevant experience; or Master's with 15+ years; or PhD with 5+ years.
• Experience evaluating engineering changes, Technical Data Packages (TDPs), engineering drawings, Change Notice Engineering Orders (CNEOs), and RFVs.
• Experience performing engineering analyses, including root cause investigations, reliability assessments, and manufacturing support.
• Experience supporting Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Technical Review Boards (TRBs), and preparing technical recommendations and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support for Air Force countermeasure and munitions programs, such as the MJU-75/B, MJU-61A/B, and MJU-62A/B, throughout the acquisition, production, testing, and sustainment lifecycle.
• Evaluate and process engineering changes, including Change Notice Engineering Orders (CNEOs), to maintain accurate Technical Data Packages (TDPs), engineering drawings, and configuration documentation.
• Perform mechanical engineering analyses, including dimensional stack-up studies, root cause investigations, reliability assessments, and statistical evaluations to resolve technical issues and improve system performance.
• Prepare and present technical analyses, recommendations, and briefings to Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Technical Review Boards (TRBs), and other engineering review forums.
• Review test data, First Article Test Reports (FATRs), reliability testing, and production qualification results to support engineering decisions and production readiness.
• Collaborate with Government personnel, contractors, manufacturers, and cross-functional engineering teams to resolve complex technical issues and support program execution.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to ensure engineering efforts remain aligned with cost, schedule, performance, and configuration objectives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance manufacturing processes, system reliability, and long-term sustainment.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation review

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree with 15+ years or PhD with 5+ years

Job description

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support Air Force armament and munitions programs at Hill AFB, Utah. You will evaluate changes, TDPs, and test data to ensure alignment with requirements, cost, schedule, and performance, collaborating with government and contractors to resolve complex issues.

The role emphasizes engineering analyses, reliability improvements, and production readiness, with opportunities to influence program execution and continuous