Senior Mechanical Engineer with Security Clearance

Prescient Edge; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Prescient Edge is seeking a qualified mechanical engineer to research, develop, and test tools, engines, and machines used across power-producing and power-using systems. The role emphasizes CAD/CAM-driven design, collaboration with cross‑functional teams, and a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and innovation.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, at least seven years of professional experience, and the ability to work at our Bethesda, MD location with a

Qualifications

• 7 years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, design, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines, for mechanical devices.
• Work on power-producing machines such as electric generators, internal combustion engines, and turbines.
• Develop power-using machines like refrigeration and air‑conditioning equipment, machine tools, and robots used in manufacturing.
• Design tools that other engineers need for their work.
• Rely on CAD/CAM for design data processing and turning designs into products.

Skills

7 years professional experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Benefits & Compensation

At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide employees with a best-in-class benefits package that includes:

• A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule.
• Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
• A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.
• Salary range: $130,000 - $190,000. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and the abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data. Description:
• Mechanical engineers research, develop, design, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanical devices.
• They work on power-producing machines such as electric generators, internal combustion engines, and steam and gas turbines.
• They also develop power-using machines such as refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, machine tools, material handling systems, elevators and escalators, industrial production equipment, and robots used in manufacturing.
• Mechanical engineers also design tools that other engineers need for their work.
• Mechanical engineers rely on computers to assist them in efficiently performing computations, and by permitting the modeling and simulation of new designs as well as facilitating changes to existing designs. Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) are used for design data processing and for turning the design into a product.

Job Requirements Experience

• 7 years of professional experience.

Education

• Bachelor's level degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Security Clearance

• Security clearance required SECRET level. Location:
• Bethesda, MD.

Prescient Edge is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) founded as a counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) company in 2008. We are a global operations and solutions integrator delivering full-spectrum intelligence analysis support, training, security, and RD&E support solutions to the Department of Defense and throughout the intelligence community. Prescient Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law. We strive to foster equity and inclusion throughout our organization because we believe that diversity of thought is critical for creating a safe and engaging work environment while also enabling the organization’s success.