As a Mechanical Design Engineer supporting the SDS Support Equipment team, you will be responsible for coordinating with suppliers, reviewing designs, and integrating with other NG integrated product teams to ensure adherence to, and implementation of requirements. You will actively participate in design reviews, research, plan, design and develop mechanical products and solutions. Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail are critical to being successful in this position.
The standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
This position may be filled as an Associate Engineer (level 1) or Engineer (level 2) depending on years of experience and qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field
- 0 years (level 1) or 2 years (level 2) of relevant experience
- U.S. citizen
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance
- Experience performing CAD modeling with design tools such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, Catia, Autodesk, etc.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of tools - Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word
- Ability to understand and interpret requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience performing mechanical design efforts on MILCON, major infrastructure/building projects, or Aerospace and Defense programs.
- Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly and succinctly communicate complex concepts
- Exposure to missiles program requirements & with propulsion
- Proficient with 3D design/2D drawing CAD in NX
- Proficient with PDM and/or CPLM
- Proficient with GD&T and ASME Y14.5-2009
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field
- 0 years of relevant experience for level 1 or 2 years for level 2
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Experience with CAD modeling using tools such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, or Autodesk
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- Ability to understand and interpret requirements
- Mechanical design experience on MILCON, major infrastructure or building projects, or aerospace and defense programs
- Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills
- Exposure to missile program requirements and propulsion
- Proficiency with 3D design and 2D drawing CAD in NX
- Proficiency with PDM and/or CPLM
- Proficiency with GD&T and ASME Y14.5-2009
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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