Senior Mechanical Engineer

Requisition ID: 277000 

•  Relocation Authorized: None 
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Reston, VA 

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is on the Northrop Grumman Corp. team preparing to deliver the U.S. Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) system of intercontinental ballistic missiles and launch infrastructure. GBSD is a vital U.S. Air Force program designed to modernize the nation’s aging force of inter-continental ballistic missiles, which make up the ground element of the nuclear deterrent. As part of the Northrop Grumman GBSD nationwide team, Bechtel will provide launch system design, construction, and integration.

 

A major contractor for the United States and allied governments, Bechtel has handled such efforts as chemical weapons demilitarization projects, missile-defense, infrastructure, base operations, procurement and project management, and restoration and recovery spanning half a century. We use our expertise to help our customers securely and effectively transform mission delivery. 

Job Summary:

This position is for a Mechanical Engineer who will prepare designs for mechanical systems associated with DOD and USAF projects. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs. This role will specifically support the USAF Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase.

Major Responsibilities:

This role will support design development of Mechanical systems and equipment for the GBSD program project by preparing studies, drawings, calculations, specifications, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. Work with mechanical engineers and other technical disciplines in a team environment.

• Development Design Drawings.
• Perform formal calculations.
• Size equipment and systems.
• Develop equipment and material specifications.
• Develop procurement documentation.
• Develop design configuration packages for configuration control and change management.
• Design Building Information Modeling and coordination with other disciplines.
• Review vendor submittals and integrate information into the design solution.
• Execute to schedule requirements while maintaining a high degree of quality in work product.
• Coordinate closely with other technical disciplines in planning and executing work as an integrated team.

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 1 - Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or related) and a minimum of  5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Level 2 - Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or related) and a minimum of 8-10  years of relevant experience.
• US citizenship is required per contract requirement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant experience includes, but is not limited to, drawings, calculations, and specifications for Mechanical systems and equipment on nuclear or industrial process facilities, data centers, central utility plants, or complex building mechanical systems.
• Possess active security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to utilize engineering and office au