Mechanical Design Engineer II

Mechanical Design Engineer II

Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. citizen. No exceptions. An active security clearance at the Secret level or the ability to obtain a clearance is required. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for security clearances.

Overview

You will work to develop new generations of sensing and real-time processing and actuation technologies in a fast-paced and exciting environment. As part of a small and dedicated team, you will be given immediate responsibility for designing and analyzing complex mechanical systems. You will develop designs from concept to production, with hands-on involvement to oversee parts fabrication, system assembly and validation testing along the way. Typical day-to-day work is done using CAD for design, along with analysis tools such as Excel and MATLAB. Prototype part fabrication often occurs in-house, with larger orders outsourced to local vendors under the engineer’s direct supervision. Once parts or systems become available, validation testing occurs on a regular basis at internal Artis facilities and may occur at other test facilities.

This advanced position will also require the application of your experience across a wide range of design challenges including designing for a variety of manufacturing methods, thorough analysis of designs before fabrication, validation and failure analysis of produced parts and assemblies, and production documentation preparation and review. Additionally, your significant experience will be utilized to help guide the effort of those engineers on the team with less experience. You will also aid in the identification and implementation of new processes or design approaches to improve the quality of our products and efficiency of our engineering process.

Skills

• Self-starter who is willing to take on a variety of tasks
• Willingness to learn
• Strong reasoning and math/science background
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• CAD experience required (SolidWorks preferred)
• FEA experience preferred (SolidWorks Simulation preferred)
• Use of hand tools and measurement equipment required
• Experience using basic fabrication equipment (mills, lathes, welders, etc.) preferred
• Experience with MIL-STDs and qualification testing preferred
• Diverse design experience required, preferably to include design for military and/or automotive systems
• Experience bringing a product to full-scale production preferred
• GD&T experience a plus
• Computer Skills: Should be comfortable with standard Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.); experience with MATLAB and similar analysis tools preferred.

Work Environment

This position works in an office environment 75% of the time with remaining time spent in shop areas and indoor and outdoor testing areas.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Typical hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with some flexibility.

Physical Demands

The employee occasionally is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance on a ladder at heights up to 10 ft.  The employee will be required to work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions. The employee will be required to occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Travel

Travel may be required up to 15% of the time.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2-plus years’ experience, or related degree and experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering with 3-plus years’ experience, or related degree and experience.