Mechanical Design Engineer

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Mechanical Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Drawing, Mechanical Systems, Military Standards, SolidWorks

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Mechanical Design Engineer

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development and integration of electromechanical systems for naval defense applications, specifically focusing on the MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS). The ideal candidate will assist in design, drawing creation, test, and troubleshooting of automated test equipment and its devices while ensuring compliance with industry and military standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mechanical development, evaluation, integration, and certification of subsystems and test equipment.
• Interpret, modify, or create 3D solid models and 2D engineering drawings.
• Develop technical documentation such as mechanical assembly drawings, drawing trees, parts lists, schematics, wiring diagrams, test procedures, and engineering change proposals.
• Present technical data for assessment, review, and certification.
• Work closely with management, engineering, and quality teams to ensure valuable and on-time deliverables.
• Participate in design reviews to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Analyze, modify, or replace various critical components/subsystems that have passed functional service life.
• Perform system-component level root cause analysis, feasibility, and reliability studies.
• Conduct troubleshooting, diagnostics, and performance testing of electromechanical devices including power distribution, control systems, and communication interfaces.
• Support laboratory and field-testing activities, including system verification and validation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant military and industry standards.

What You’ll Need To Suceed:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Required Experience: 3 years minimum of relevant experience
• US Citizenship Required
• Location: Hybrid, On Customer Site
• Security Clearance Level: Ability to obtain a security clearance, Current secret clearance  preferred

Required Technical Skills:

• Advanced knowledge creating 3D CAD models in Solidworks
• Working knowledge producing 2D drawings in Solidworks and AutoCAD
• Familiarity with electronics boxes, test racks, cables, and connector interfaces
• Ability to produce well-constructed technical documentation
• Facilitate reviews of written information and technical data
• Capable of working and communicating in a cross functional team  

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $79,747 - $103,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA CA Port Hueneme

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury du