Senior Naval Mechanical Engineer (On-Site Austin)

AIJSearch; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement for qualified

Job summary

AIJSearch in Austin seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for Navy systems R&D. You will own hardware development end-to-end from concept through prototype, coordinating with suppliers and government customers on shipboard handling, composites, and repair technologies.

This on-site role requires 8–15+ years hands-on experience and a passion for clear technical reporting. Responsibilities include SolidWorks designs, BOMs, structural analysis with Nastran/FEMAP and SolidWorks Simulation, lab testing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or a related field (master's or PhD preferred)
• Hands-on design, build, and test of hardware for defense, maritime, aerospace, or space programs
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and finite element analysis
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills, and confidence in working directly with customers
• A stable career history and eligibility for a U.S. Government Secret clearance (active clearance a plus)
• Engineers earlier in their careers with strong, directly relevant experience are also encouraged to apply and may be considered at a level matched to their experience.

Responsibilities

• Design hardware from concept through prototype in SolidWorks (drawings, BOMs, manufacturability reviews) and integrate mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems
• Perform structural and engineering analysis with FEA (Nastran/FEMAP, SolidWorks Simulation) and CFD, and apply composites with in-house materials and testing specialists.
• Build and test prototypes in the lab and in the field; write and test procedures; analyze test data; and document results in technical reports and presentations.
• Execute active Navy and special operations programs, managing tasks, budgets, vendors, subcontractors, and schedules, and grow into the program manager role
• Work directly with government customers at Navy warfare centers and program offices, including site visits and shipboard testing.
• Identify opportunities, team with subcontractors and universities, and write technical volumes and cost estimates for SBIR/STTR, BAA, and OTA proposals.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians, and maintain rigorous documentation (lab notebooks, drawings, test logs)

Skills

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

FEA

CFD

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Customer interaction

Project ownership

US Government clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Nastran/FEMAP

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

AIJSearch in Austin seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for Navy systems R&D. You will own hardware development end-to-end from concept through prototype, coordinating with suppliers and government customers on shipboard handling, composites, and repair technologies.

This on-site role requires 8–15+ years hands-on experience and a passion for clear technical reporting. Responsibilities include SolidWorks designs, BOMs, structural analysis with Nastran/FEMAP and SolidWorks Simulation, lab testing,