Advanced Mechanical Engineer

Advanced Mechanical Engineer

McLeansville, NC
Contract
Up to $55/hour

About the Role:
Our client is seeking an Advanced Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and validation of advanced electromechanical systems for defense applications. This role focuses on fast-paced research and development efforts involving mechanical packaging, structural and thermal analysis, and design verification while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and validate mechanical and electromechanical systems for advanced defense applications.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Perform structural, thermal, shock, and vibration analysis to support mechanical designs.
• Develop electronic and mechanical packaging solutions with a focus on design for manufacturability.
• Create and maintain 3D models, drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Utilize CAD and engineering analysis tools to support design verification and optimization.
• Support high-pressure applications, including sealing technology development.
• Conduct prototype development, testing, and validation activities.
• Prepare engineering procedures, specifications, design packages, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure successful product development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with CAD software such as Creo.
• Experience with engineering analysis tools such as Ansys for structural, thermal, or CFD analysis.
• Experience designing small form factor, high-power electromechanical systems.
• Knowledge of high-pressure applications and sealing technologies.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability.
• Experience creating engineering documentation including procedures, specifications, design packages, and reports.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Clearance Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Why Join CPI?
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) has connected top engineering, technical, and defense professionals with leading employers for over 40 years. We provide dedicated recruiter support, direct access to innovative defense programs, competitive compensation, and opportunities to work on advanced technologies that help support critical national security missions.

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