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Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Mechanical Engineer – Multiple Levels

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Mechanical Engineer creating mission-enabling solutions within defense and intelligence initiatives. Developing hardware and collaborating in high-trust teams to solve complex problems.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeAlexandria • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $96,325 - $192,801 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design, including mechanisms, power trains, and thermal management, while effectively utilizing mechanical CAD tools and adhering to Quality Management System (QMS) standards. Strong documentation skills are essential for creating detailed engineering drawings and test procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Mechanical Design ExperienceMechanical CAD ToolsQuality Management System (QMS)Strong Documentation SkillsActive US Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills
Mechanical DesignSystem AnalysisPrototype FabricationVerification TestingManufacturing MethodsHands-On Assembly2D Engineering DrawingsSimulationDesign TradeoffsTesting Procedures
Tools & Technologies
PowerPointVisioAdobe Suite
Certifications & Qualifications
Active US Secret ClearanceAbility to Obtain TS/SCI
Industry Keywords
Specialty ProductsMechanical SystemsEmbedded ElectronicsAdditive ManufacturingMachiningSheet MetalPCBAsCable HarnessesComposites

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AssemblyTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide support to the design, development, prototype fabrication, and verification testing of unique specialty products
  • Perform detailed system and sub-system analysis, simulation, and design work as required
  • Work with complicated mechanical system concepts and detailed designs to properly determine the necessary design tradeoffs
  • Interface with project teams and external customers as required, to support specialized product development
  • Participate in the assembly, system test planning, and system test procedure generation
  • Adequately document processes, procedures, and testing using structured formats.
  • Learn and utilize the Quality Management System (QMS) and existing tools and templates

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Level 2: 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or 0 years experience with Masters in related field.
  • Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.
  • Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.
  • Active US Secret clearance required, with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
  • Experience with mechanical CAD tools.
  • Proven mechanical design experience (mechanisms, power trains, thermal management, structures, embedded electronics).
  • Experience with various manufacturing methods (additive, machining, sheet metal, PCBAs, cable harnesses, composites).
  • Hands-on assembly experience.
  • Strong documentation skills (2D engineering drawings, PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe suite).

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships