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

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mechanical DesignSystem AnalysisPrototype FabricationVerification TestingManufacturing MethodsHands-On Assembly2D Engineering DrawingsSimulationDesign TradeoffsTesting Procedures

Certifications

Active US Secret ClearanceAbility to Obtain TS/SCI