Senior Mechanical Engineer - Energetics & UxS Interfaces

Applied-Research-Associates,-Inc; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 105.000 - 123.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Applied Research Associates, Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to design equipment interfaces for energetics and unmanned systems for DoD customers. The role involves creating 3D models in SolidWorks, drafting layouts in AutoCAD, and generating release-ready drawings for manufacturing.

You will perform FEA/structural analysis, manage CAD data in PDM, and coordinate with chemical/process engineers while travel to Arlington, VA and Indian Head, MD occurs (about 15%).

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (modeling, assemblies, drawings) and AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience with FEA/simulation tools for mechanical design validation.
• Experience using a PDM system for CAD data management.
• Ability to produce drawing packages for manufacturing and release.
• U.S. Citizenship required; eligible for security clearance.
• Willingness to travel regularly between Arlington, VA and Indian Head, MD.

Aufgaben

• Design mechanical equipment, components, and interfaces for chemical/energetic material manufacturing systems and unmanned systems hardware.
• Develop 3D models and assemblies in SolidWorks and 2D drawings/layouts in AutoCAD.
• Create manufacturing- and assembly-ready drawing packages with GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Perform structural and mechanical analysis (FEA) to validate designs for strength and fatigue.
• Manage CAD data and revisions through a PDM system (SolidWorks PDM/Vault).
• Coordinate with chemical and process engineers to align equipment design with process requirements and DoD facility standards.
• Support design reviews and site visits with government customers (Indian Head, MD).
• Consider hazard classification and explosive safety in energetic material applications.
• Provide informal technical mentorship to junior engineers.

Kenntnisse

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

GD&T ASME Y14.5

FEA

PDM systems

Security clearance eligibility

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks PDM/Vault

AutoCAD

Jobbeschreibung

Applied Research Associates, Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to design equipment interfaces for energetics and unmanned systems for DoD customers. The role involves creating 3D models in SolidWorks, drafting layouts in AutoCAD, and generating release-ready drawings for manufacturing.

You will perform FEA/structural analysis, manage CAD data in PDM, and coordinate with chemical/process engineers while travel to Arlington, VA and Indian Head, MD occurs (about 15%).