Mechanical Design Engineer

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Design Engineer III

The Design Engineer’s role is to conceptualize, design, develop, test, and support the deployment of aerospace and flight-worthy structures, mechanisms, mechanical products, and systems. The primary focus of this position is design, with an emphasis on supporting new business development efforts.

Location: Decatur, AL

Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 annually

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the mechanical engineering group in all aspects of design

• Conceptualize, design, and develop structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems in accordance with customer requirements and customary standards

• Designate off-the-shelf mechanical components or systems, identify vendors who can supply them, and request their purchase in a manner timely with delivery requirements

• Create 2-D mechanical layout drawings and 3-D solid model conceptual drawings

• Perform basic required mechanical engineering calculations and analysis of designs to ensure their safe operation in meeting designated requirements

• Assist in design efforts of systems, owning design of sub-systems and

• Document requirements for performance, compliance with customer requirements, plans, test procedures, test reports, and any other contractual specifications

• Review designs for cost, manufacturing, and quality assurance issues

• Create formal or informal engineering drawings, bill of materials, manufacturing system requirements, and inspection/quality assurance specifications in accordance with appropriate standards and specifications

• Support manufacturing, quality assurance, assembly, testing, and deployment of designs from concept to delivery. Provide technical support internally and externally

• Support proposal/presentation preparation and business development activities

• Support bench and field-testing of mechanical elements and systems

• Mentor and resource for more junior engineers

Education and Experience

• BS. or M.S. Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent in relevant experience and registration

• Typically possesses 4-7 years of aerospace and/or defense experience

• Solid understanding of multiple engineering technologies

• Proven experience in designing robust hardware

• Detailed knowledge of design-based military and commercial specifications

• Proficient in SolidWorks and experienced in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

• Knowledge of CAD/CAE tools relevant to mechanical systems design

• Must be a S. Citizen, and hold or be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.