Senior Mechanical Engineer – Tactical Enclosures & DoD Systems

HART Technologies, Inc.; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HART Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our tactical systems development team at NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA.

You will independently perform mechanical modeling, analysis, and drawings to support a tactical weapon control system. Responsibilities include enclosure design, FEA/CFD analysis, and collaboration with electrical and systems teams to ensure thermal management, EMI shielding, and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5 years of experience designing and developing electronics enclosures for military applications.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks) and FEA/CFD for structural and thermal analysis.
• Experience using rapid prototyping equipment (3D printers, laser cutters, waterjet, milling machines).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and integrate electronics enclosures for tactical programs.
• Perform Finite Element Analysis to analyze thermal and structural characteristics of enclosure designs.
• Develop detailed engineering drawings and specifications for enclosures using CAD software.
• Collaborate with BMS electrical engineers for thermal management and EMC.
• Work with manufacturing partners to ensure enclosures meet design specs and quality standards.
• Perform or oversee qualification testing to verify compliance with military standards.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation for enclosures (design/test/manufacturing drawings).

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA/CFD

3D printing

Laser cutters

Milling machines

Waterjet

Job description

HART Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our tactical systems development team at NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA.

You will independently perform mechanical modeling, analysis, and drawings to support a tactical weapon control system. Responsibilities include enclosure design, FEA/CFD analysis, and collaboration with electrical and systems teams to ensure thermal management, EMI shielding, and manufacturability.