Mechanical Engineer (Contract)

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Participating and leading teams in hardware development of new products across all phases of the product lifecycle from concept development to lab integration and evaluation
• Apply advanced technical expertise and strategic problem-solving to develop imaginative, practical solutions to a wide range of complex Mechanical Engineering challenges.
• Performing and managing detailed design of mechanical structures and subsystems using solid modeling, requirements analysis, trade studies, mechanical analysis including structural, thermal, and tolerance analysis, and human interface design using computer-aided design tools such as Unigraphics/NX, FEA packages, and MatLab
• Working cohesively on a multi-functional team with exciting technologies and products
• May lead, guide & direct concept design and the work of others
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of detailed engineering documentation, including technical specifications, interface control documents, manufacturing drawings, and testing instructions, ensuring high quality and compliance with standards to support the fabrication team and sub-contractors.
• Champion process improvements and best practices in design and analysis to enhance team efficiency and deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance on risk management, trade studies, and design optimization, ensuring solutions meet performance, reliability, and quality requirements under stringent project constraints.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with at least 9 years of relevant experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government Secret Security Clearance.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD design using tools such as Unigraphics/NX and/or SolidWorks, with experience creating complex models and assemblies.
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical analysis techniques, including structural, thermal, vibration, and tolerance analysis, as well as hands-on integration and evaluation of hardware systems.
• Proven ability to work accurately and effectively under deadlines, manage time and resources, and balance competing priorities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in mentorship and team leadership, fostering collaboration and developing team members
• Familiarity with industry standard practices, processes, and tools for ensuring manufacturability and quality in mechanical designs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing high-quality technical documentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and representing programs in stakeholder engagements.