Mechanical Engineer III

At DES, we are a team of innovators who share a passion for critical thinking, inventing, and designing. We are committed to excellence in delivering technical solutions, research and development, prototype fabrications, small-batch / low-rate product manufacturing, technical analyses utilizing modeling and simulation tools, and test services for projects of all sizes.

Our capabilities include mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering, requirements-based systems engineering design and development, design for manufacturing and sustainment, human factors engineering, and formal risk | opportunity management.

The Mechanical Engineer III is responsible for the design, development, building, and testing of mechanical systems. This role will report to the Program Manager and independently provide technical guidance and direction for small projects and their teams. The Mechanical Engineer III supports the business development related tasking inclusive of customer management, quoting, and bid and proposal processing.

The Mechanical Engineer III is committed to act as a brand representative of Defense Engineering Services and portray our values of technical excellence, integrity, teamwork (rugby team mentality), efficiency, service, and community. They recognize and use our mission and higher purpose as a guide in every decision made on behalf of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Research, estimate, design, develop, analyze, and test a variety of mechanical equipment and systems.
• Effectively design using mathematical calculations, engineering theory and principles, and/or related analyses.
• Create and deliver drawings, documents, and presentations to record and communicate designs, layouts, manufacturing information, analysis, and performance of engineered items.
• Double check data and provide complete work products while meeting the constraints of customer requirements, cost, material availability and manufacturability.
• Technically lead smaller projects and direct one to two (1-2) team members.
• Develop quality technical documentation to inform stakeholder presentations.
• Proactively take measures to reduce error and improve designs through systems analysis and architecture, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Identify and successfully mitigate project risks both technically and operationally.
• Support the development of bid and proposal processes including basis of estimate (BOE) and rough order of magnitude (ROM).
• Participate in presentations with clients and vendors as necessary.
• Support other engineering disciplines and other functional areas.
• Prioritize safe workplace practices.
• Contribute to team effort by performing other assigned duties as needed.

Desired Skills

• Experience working in CAD software systems including SolidWorks, Creo, Catia, AutoCAD, and similar programming.
• Experience in military ground vehicles and vehicle systems and/or aviation and aerospace systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management software (i.e. Windchill) and simulation software for FEA, CFD, MBS or similar simulations is preferred.
• Familiarity developing technical data packages per MIL-STD-31000 is preferred.
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods including casting, forging, bending, welding, and additive manufacturing is preferred.
• Ability to travel for business related reasons as required.
• Knowledge of military standards and specifications, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Department of Defense (DoD) procurement policies and procedures is preferred.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field with relevant work experience.
• Six to ten (6-10) years of experience in relevant technical field including systems analysis, systems architecture, systems and equipment support, testing and evaluation, and logistics support of C5ISR requirements and three (3) year of technical experience in support of task specific projects.

DES is a federal contractor working on specific government contracts that require employees to be US Citizens.

DES is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. DES recognizes the value of diversity and is committed to inclusion in our workplace.

Additionally, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals in all employment practices, including but not limited to, recruitment, selection, hiring, employment, assignment, reassignment, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and any other personnel action or benefit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, non-binary gender designations, age, national origin, disability or handicap, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, status as a member or veteran of the uniformed services, citizenship status, or any other characteristic or category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Federal law requires that we have properly completed I-9 forms on file for every employee hired after November 6, 1986. This form must be completed within the employee’s first three days of employment with DES. Federal law also requires that we re-verify the continued work eligibility of employees who have only a time-limited work authorization on or before the date their employment eligibility expires.

The same documentation rules apply to reverification efforts. Applicants with questions or seeking more information on immigration law issues are encouraged to contact Human Resources. Applicants may raise questions or complaints about immigration law compliance without fear of reprisal.