Mechanical Engineer III

Scientific Research Corporation - Virginia Beach, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Virginia Beach, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Mechanical Engineer III position at Scientific Research Corporation involves leading technical projects related to the design, development, and testing of mechanical systems, particularly for defense-related applications. The role requires extensive experience in mechanical engineering, including environmental qualification testing and the creation of technical data packages. The engineer will collaborate with various teams, provide technical guidance, and deliver presentations to high-level management and customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepares design specifications, analyses, and recommendations for presentation and approval.
• Performs technical responsibility for planning, organizing, and conducting technical projects or phases of projects involving design and development of new or improved products and/or processes.
• Investigates solutions to product and/or process problems.
• Consolidates results of mechanical design elements for assigned projects.
• Coordinates the efforts of drafters/designers, engineering technical, and machine shop personnel as required by assigned projects.
• Conducts independent technical investigations involving the origination or modification of material, component, or process specifications and requirements.
• Designs and develops mechanical kit Technical Data Packages (TDPs) and TDPs for rackmount electronics equipment.
• Performs environmental qualification testing including EMI/EMC testing, vibration testing, and other specified tests.
• Assembles units, enclosures, or systems by reading, updating, or following mechanical drawings, industry methods, or assembly instructions.
• Identifies, defines, and solves complex technical problems, encouraging optimum design within project schedule and funding limitations.
• Develops and delivers complex technical presentations to high-level program management and customers.
• Performs extensive research and complex analysis on major projects to enhance the technical and economic development of the product and/or service.
• Provides functional and technical guidance to engineers or other organizations, typically providing leadership and technical direction for a project team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ten (10) years of professional Mechanical Engineering experience in design, development, production, and testing of electronic, electro-mechanical, and/or hydro-electronic equipment.
• Demonstrated experience performing environmental qualification testing including EMI/EMC testing, vibration testing, and others.
• Experience designing and developing mechanical kit Technical Data Packages (TDPs).
• Experience developing and delivering complex technical presentations to high-level program management and customers.
• Experience overseeing installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment in support of DoD projects.
• Possess a current Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
• Excellent analytical and research skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ten (10) years of experience supporting DoD or Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Programs.
• Thorough understanding of NSWC operations.
• Demonstrated expertise with CAD software such as Inventor or Solid Works.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, defining, and solving complex technical problems within project schedule and funding limitations.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Navy drawing standards.
• Demonstrated experience leading and supervising junior Mechanical Engineers.
• Experience managing design requirements and leading teams throughout all phases of the engineering lifecycle.
• Experience designing mechanical systems and knowledge of the manufacturing processes required.
• Demonstrated experience with Risk Management including conducting risk assessments and developing/implementing technical risk mitigation and contingency action plans.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Extensive benefits package
• Work environment that encourages excellence