Principal Mechanical Engineer - Security Clearance Required

ASRC Federal Agile Decision Sciences is a premier provider of systems engineering, software engineering, system integration and project management services for real-time, mission-critical defense systems.

We are seeking highly motivated Mechanical Engineers to support the development and sustainment of the U.S. Missile Defense Agency Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) anti-ballistic missile system project in Huntsville, AL.

This position requires on-site work to be performed in Huntsville, AL. There are no remote work options.

The selected Principal Mechanical Engineer (Structural Analysis) will support the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapons Systems (GWS) Ground Support Systems (GSS) product team and be responsible for a nalyzing complex systems and developing solutions to structural analysis problems.

Establish design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test.

Essential Functions :

• Performs structural analysis, functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Generates reports and presents to Government counterparts, defense contractors, and other cross-functional organizations
• Research, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems
• Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and / or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and / or machines

Our highly skilled engineers are committed to delivering customer-focused results for our clients and put the latest software and applications to use.

Want to help advance our nation’s critical defense initiatives? Join our diverse team of software experts, and you’ll be empowered to contribute to the success of our government’s most important missions with the latest emerging technology and full Software lifecycle services.

Benefits of Affiliation at ASRC Federal

• As our Employee and the foundation of our success, we take care of you so that you can take care of our customers. Highlights of our comprehensive Rewards and Benefits Offerings include health plans with different levels of deductible, co-insurance and domestic partner coverage to fit you and your family needs;
• life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave (4 weeks parental, 3 weeks military, PTO and 9 Core +2 Floating Holidays );

career growth and education assistance; work-life programs (telework and 9 / 80 schedule), our rewards and recognition program to acknowledge employees for their service and performance and more

• Must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance which is required to start
• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 9 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 7 years of related experience, or 4 years of experience with a PhD
• Strong background in mechanical design, analysis, assembly and integration and environmental testing
• Experience with design and development of precision mechanical components and assemblies
• Ability to conduct trade studies of engineering analysis and present results in written format
• Demonstrated ability to articulate technical concepts to other internal and customer teams
• Finite Element / Finite Difference analysis experience
• Computer aided design experience using Solidworks or equivalent CAD packages
• Experience with thermal and structural analysis methodologies and software tools
• Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs

Preferred Qualifications :

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• Specialty Engineering Experience : Environmental and / or Safety.
• Experience with mechanical overhaul procedure development at the equipment and system level.
• Experience conducting analysis of mechanical components and structures involving launch equipment, determining effectiveness, and creating written recommendations for increasing efficiency.

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.