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Job Title: Sr Specialist, Mechanical Engineering – Top Secret Clearance

Job Code: 13914

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Description:

We are looking for a driven mechanical engineer to perform process design, development, and qualification/testing tasks on complex mechanical hardware including precision mechanism and electro-mechanical hardware in a program team environment. Candidate is expected to own larger aspects of the system and be flexible with tasking as the program evolves. Program support and technical leadership over requirements definition, concept generation, material selection, trade studies, design sensitivity/optimization studies, preliminary and final design, design documentation, and assembly/integration and testing may be required. Candidate must have experience in 3D modeling, critical HW design and development and the ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplined team environment. Candidate must be willing to work within a lab environment and be hands-on with hardware.

Essential Functions:

Strong mechanical design engineer to work with limited supervision in a variety of high consequence program activitiesPotential is present to internal and external stakeholders, including customer representativesGeneration of Technical Data Package components (Part and Assembly drawings, etc.).Prototype, Integrate, and Test component parts and assemblies.Develop test plans and procedures for mechanical subsystems.Perform test and evaluation of component parts and systems.Participate in peer reviews, PDRs, CDRs, and other required design reviews.Participate in product change review meetings and discussions and implement changes.Participate in interdisciplinary design teams and reviews.Adhere to company processes for product development, configuration management, purchasing, etc.Direct Designers/ Technicians as part of a design team.Support field testing/demonstration efforts as an ME field representative.Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.Active Top Secret or Top Secret with the ability to obtain SCI clearance4+ years experience developing complex mechanical hardware including precision mechanisms and electro-mechanical hardwareUderstanding and utilization of ASME Y14.5 standards

Preferred Additional Skills:

Active TS/SCI clearance highly preferredFavorable polygraphExperience in design or development of precision mechanisms and mechatronic systems.Proficiency in CAD tools such as Creo Experience in additive manufacturing, part optimization, and design for manufacture and assembly a plus.Experience with any of the following: actuators, custom gear trains, electro-optical systems, materials testing, and manufacturing processes

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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