Space Electronics Mechanical Engineer

Trident; Sterling (VA); Sur place; USD 64 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits (medical)

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Leaves (Parental, maternity, military)

Annual discretionary bonus

Résumé du poste

Trident Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (level 2) in Sterling, VA to design, analyze, and document mechanical hardware for space-grade electronic systems. You will work under senior engineers to develop enclosures, brackets, thermal solutions, and related hardware for aerospace and defense applications.

The ideal candidate will have strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering, experience with 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred), and a willingness to learn hardware qualification for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related discipline from an ABET accredited program.
• 2+ years of relevant mechanical design experience.
• Basic proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred, or similar).
• Familiarity with statics, dynamics, materials, heat transfer, and basic structural/thermal analysis.
• Ability to interpret and create mechanical drawings; exposure to GD&T concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and to take directions from senior engineers.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Assist in the mechanical design and modeling of electronic assemblies, enclosures, and supporting hardware using 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Create and update part and assembly drawings, applying basic GD&T under the direction of more senior engineers.
• Perform basic structural and thermal analyses (hand calculations and introductory FEA) to support design decisions, with mentorship and review.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of engineering documentation, including BOMs, drawing packages, and design review materials.
• Participate in design and peer reviews, incorporating feedback to improve design quality and documentation.
• Support prototype builds and integration activities, including coordinating with manufacturing, reviewing build issues, and implementing minor design changes.
• Assist with environmental and qualification testing (e.g., vibration, thermal, thermal vacuum), including fixture design, test setup, and data collection as directed.
• Work closely with electrical, systems, and test engineers to understand mechanical requirements and integration constraints.
• Follow Trident's configuration management and PDM/PLM processes for release and change control of mechanical artifacts.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned and suggesting incremental process or tool enhancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Statics & dynamics

Thermal analysis

Drawing interpretation

Team collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Problem solving

Formation

ABET-accredited Mechanical/Aerospace program

Outils

SolidWorks

Description du poste

Trident Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (level 2) in Sterling, VA to design, analyze, and document mechanical hardware for space-grade electronic systems. You will work under senior engineers to develop enclosures, brackets, thermal solutions, and related hardware for aerospace and defense applications.

The ideal candidate will have strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering, experience with 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred), and a willingness to learn hardware qualification for