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Mechanical Engineer - Structures
Job Description
Role Overview:
The Mechanical Engineer –Structures will design and develop tracked vehicle hull structures, working from concept through prototype testing. This role reports to the Chassis Systems Chief Engineer and involves coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop combat vehicle chassis structures and mechanical components based on system requirements.
- Analyze subsystem performance, focusing on structural integrity and response.
- Oversee design and development of structural subsystems, such as ramps, hatches, and access panels.
- Present design progress to management and customers.
- Manage designers assigned to chassis structure development.
- Education: Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience: 5+ years in vehicle chassis system design or related fields.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in vehicle structure design and materials used in combat vehicles.
- Familiarity with CAD systems and structural analysis.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Knowledge of model-based systems engineering is a plus.
- Experience with tracked combat vehicle structures, including survivability and manufacturability considerations.
- Must meet background check and security clearance eligibility.
- Occasional travel, including overseas, may be required.
- Primarily office-based with occasional prototype shop and fieldwork.
Comprehensive package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability, life insurance, education reimbursement, and more.
Estimated Salary: $90, 000
If you’re ready to contribute to next-generation defense technology, click apply!
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Joe Fisher
Technical Recruiter
I am a seasoned Technical Recruiter and retired U.S. Army Human Resources Specialist with two decades of experience building high-performing teams within government and defense; holding active Secret Clearance. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for directing the full recruiting cycle while providing the optimal candidate and stakeholder experience, as well as for building robust candidate pipelines and relationship networks to proactively meet hiring and staffing needs.
Currently, I am a Technical Recruiter with Contract Professionals Inc. I conduct full cycle recruiting, sourcing specialized engineering and IT positions for civilians and veterans, while piloting the successful placement of qualified candidates into approved government projects and programs. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, business partners, and hiring teams to ensure the company’s recruitment support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.
Colleagues describe me as a loyal, progressive, driven, down-to-earth, strategic and innovative recruiting expert who can be relied on to offer superior human resources solutions for complex corporate challenges.