Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description :

• Operational Technology and Engineering is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN supporting the development of advanced airborne systems including podded communication link and sensor systems, airborne armament equipment, alternate mission equipment, cockpit displays, avionics, and radar systems.
• Additionally, this role will support the integration of new and existing systems onto airborne, shipborne, and ground vehicles.
• Our Indianapolis facility also supports a variety of other product lines serving multiple Department of Defense (DoD) customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career.
• The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the design of new products and test hardware, as well as the improvement of existing products.
• The engineer will utilize their mechanical engineering expertise during the proposal and concept evaluation, product development, production, and qualification testing phases of new product design.
• The engineer will create design solutions that meet product requirements using -D CAD modeling software and will be hands-on supporting production, integration, and testing.
• The engineer will develop solutions that leverage commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products paired with custom hardware.
• The engineer must be capable of researching and distilling information from vendors and collating information.
• The engineer shall perform design reviews, equipment integration, profiling, and testing.
• The engineer will provide leadership on mechanical issues to the project team, working closely with systems, electrical, and test engineers.

In addition to their technical skills, the ideal candidate leverages strong verbal and written communication to adapt to a wide variety of high-pressure situations while maintaining professionalism and courtesy.

• We are looking for an engineer who enjoys working on-location, embraces challenges, and has a passion for supporting our DoD customers and international allies
• Our Indianapolis facility also supports a variety of other product lines serving multiple Department of Defense (DoD) customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career.

Required Skills :

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance
• Ability to work onsite at our Indianapolis, Indiana facility with an Integrated Product Team being hands-on with
• hardware not afraid to use tools, assemble prototypes, etc.
• A minimum of eight years of professional work experience is required.
• Experience in the design, integration, or testing of mechanical components and assemblies
• Competent in using -D CAD Modeling Tools (CREO preferred)
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, (ASME standards)
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to be adaptable to changing priorities and assignments
• Experience capturing key characteristics & requirements for systems
• Performing trade studies
• Must be a self-starter, a quick learner, be able to function in a dynamic environment, and have good time management skills.
• Must have strong teaming skills, and good communication skills.
• Proficient at one or more of Aircraft Structures Design, Ground Structures Design, Electronics Packaging, or Platform Integration
• Engineering Documentation Practices : Proficient
• Environmental. Testing : Competent
• Environmental Design : Proficient
• Mfg. Methods : Proficient
• Requirements : Proficient

Desired Skills :

• Design, integration, or test experience / understanding of any combination Airborne podded systems Airborne armament equipment or alternate mission equipment Cockpit displays Avionics Radar Systems Mobile Ground Systems Ground Vehicle Structures Custom / COTS Electronics including wires, relays, and analog electronics Design for human factors / safety
• Prototyping and agile methodology (quick turn solutions)
• Understanding the manufacturing / fabrication of non-exotic materials
• Understanding of structural design
• CREO skills or ability to come up to speed quickly

Education Requirements :

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) degree program

Notes :

• On-site Required
• Schedule- am- pm
• OT can be available
• Not remote

Benefits :

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• k Retirement Fund
30+ days ago