Sr Mechanical Engineer

Do you enjoy designing and developing innovative solutions to solve tough problems? Join our team to deliver technological solutions in a rapid and agile production environment. Our Mechanical engineers research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy and improve cutting edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll conceptualize and deliver complex mechanical structures and systems and your technical duties include the design and development of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

• Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leadership
  Lead cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain disciplines. Drive accountability, resolve conflicts, and ensure the team meets technical, cost, and schedule objectives for program success.
• Cost Account Management & Earned Value Management (EVM)
  Manage program budgets and schedules using Earned Value Management principles. Track project performance, control costs, and develop accurate forecasts to ensure financial objectives are met. Communicate status updates to stakeholders and leadership effectively.
• Mentorship and Development of Early Career Mechanical Engineers
  Provide technical guidance, career development support, and constructive feedback to junior engineers. Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where team members can grow their skills and contribute to project success.
• Design and Drawing Reviews
  Conduct thorough reviews of mechanical designs, engineering drawings, and documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards, internal requirements, and customer specifications. Provide constructive feedback to enhance design quality, manufacturability, and performance.
• Material Review Board (MRB) and Production Build Support
  Serve as a key contributor to MRB activities by resolving non-conformances, analyzing root causes, and implementing corrective actions. Support production teams by addressing technical challenges, ensuring smooth transitions from design to manufacturing, and resolving build-related issues promptly.
• Process Development and Continuous Improvement
  Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve engineering processes, and enhance team efficiency. Develop and implement best practices, tools, and methodologies to drive continuous improvement and maintain a culture of operational excellence.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
  Work closely with other engineering disciplines, program management, and external suppliers to align technical objectives and ensure product integrity throughout the lifecycle. Build strong working relationships to achieve shared goals and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Technical Problem Solving and Innovation
  Apply sound engineering principles and creative problem-solving techniques to overcome technical challenges. Develop innovative solutions that meet customer needs while maintaining cost and schedule constraints.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related discipline
• 10 or more years of relevant experience
• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
• Understanding of engineering principles and practices
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools
• Familiarity with working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
• 2 years of previous team lead experience
• General Understanding of Aircraft Certification requirements and regulations
• Ability to obtain and maintain United States Secret Security Clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
• Understanding of Engineering Simulation such as Finite Element structural analysis (FEA), Comp