Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Description:

This is a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer Role

Experience within the Aerospace / Defense Industry is preferred

Experience with CREO is preferred

Acceptable years of experience ranges between 4 and 12+ years, please reflect billing rate according to experience level

On-site Required / Not Remote

OT can be available

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Client is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering

team in Indianapolis, IN supporting development of advanced airborne systems including podded communication link and

sensor systems, airborne armament equipment, alternate mission equipment, cockpit displays, avionics, and radar systems. 

Additionally, this role will support the integration of new and existing systems onto airborne, shipborne, and ground vehicles. 

Our Indianapolis facility also supports a variety of other product lines serving multiple Department of Defense (DoD) customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design of new products and test hardware, as well as the improvement of existing products.

The engineer will utilize their mechanical engineering expertise during the proposal and concept evaluation, product development, production, and qualification testing phases of new product design. The

engineer will create design solutions that meet product requirements using 3-D CAD modeling software and will be hands-

on supporting production, integration, and testing. The engineer will develop solutions which leverage commercial off the

shelf (COTS) products paired with custom hardware. The engineer must be capable of researching and distilling

information from vendors and collating information. The engineer shall perform design reviews, equipment integration, profiling, and testing.

The engineer will provide leadership on mechanical issues to the project team, working closely with systems, electrical, and test engineers.

In addition to their technical skills, the ideal candidate leverages strong verbal and written communication to adapt to a wide variety of high-pressure situations while maintaining professionalism and courtesy. 

We are looking for an engineer that enjoys working on-location, embraces challenges, and has a passion to support our DoD customers and international allies. 

Our Indianapolis facility also supports a variety of other product lines serving multiple Department of Defense (DoD)

customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career.

Required Skills:

Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance

Ability to work onsite at our Indianapolis, Indiana facility with an Integrated Product Team being hands on with hardware – not afraid to use tools, assemble prototypes, etc.

Experience in the design, integration, or testing of mechanical components and assemblies

Competent using 3-D CAD Modeling Tools (CREO preferred)

Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, (ASME Y14.5 standards)

Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to be adaptable to changing priorities and assignments

Experience capturing key characteristics & requirements for systems Performing trade studies

Must be a self-starter, a quick learner, and be able to function in a dynamic environment, and have good time management skills.

Must have strong teaming skills, and good communication skills.

Proficient at one or more of Aircraft Structures Design, Ground Structures Design, Electronics Packaging, or Platform Integration

Engineering Documentation Practices: Proficient

Environmental. Testing: Competent

Environmental Design: Proficient

Mfg. Methods: Proficient

Requirements: Proficient

Desired Skills:

Design, integration, or test experience/understanding of any combination

Airborne podded systems

Airborne armament equipment or alternate mission equipment

Cockpit displays

Avionics

Radar Systems

Mobile Ground Systems

Ground Vehicle Structures

Custom/COTS Electronics including wires, relays, and analog electronics

Design for human factors / safety

Prototyping and agile methodology (quick turn solutions)

Understanding manufacturing / fabrication of non-exotic materials

Understanding of structural design

CREO skills or ability to come up to speed quickly

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) degree program

Education: Bachelors Degree