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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Ability to serve as the lead contributor for the research and development of new mechanical design methodologies
- Provide strategic direction for mechanical systems and present technical concepts regarding product design and performance.
- Contribute to the company and the industry by advancing the level of knowledge within that discipline
- Interface with Systems, Electrical, Quality and Safety/Human Factors as well as other business functions to develop/define/implement customer requirements.
- Provide leadership for the research and development of new mechanical components and electromechanical assemblies.
- Provide leadership and execute functional analysis, evaluation, and optimization of product designs.
- Understand customer base needs for business development and program execution.
- Develop work package labor estimates (BOEs) and status reports.
- Provide mentoring and broad technical guidance/coaching (including lessons learned), viewed as an expert in field.
- Present technical results and content to customers, tailored to the customer audience.
- Provide technical leadership to key subcontractors and suppliers.
- Maintain size, weight, and power budgets through development phases.
- Provide technical leadership in manufacturing related matters.
- Perform and oversee design verification efforts.
- Lead cost/benefit trade-off analysis and feasibility studies.
- Lead mechanical related failure analysis of hardware.
- Provide cost-effective inputs for planning, scheduling and estimating work
- Lead and verify adherence to the company’s quality system and processes.
- Lead and verify adherence to intellectual property protection and security procedures.
- Manage system level design considerations and trade-offs where many engineering disciplines are concerned.
- Provide technical vision to incorporate best practices into the company’s processes, tools, and methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Shape and contribute to business area objectives through development of technology plans.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor of Science, Master of Science or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- Minimum 20 years of experience in mechanical design preferred.
- Proficient in the use of industry standard mechanical engineering design tools (SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Creo, ANSYS, etc.)
- Significant product development background, demonstrating a strong engineering aptitude and good problem-solving skills with underwater vehicles and devices.
- Demonstrated leadership to resolve issues during design, development and execution of mechanical engineering activities.
- Strong interpersonal and group communication skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office software applications.
- Strong Earned Value (EV) skills, including Cost Account Manager (CAM) activities.
- Candidate must be able to work with limited/general direction.
- Must hold or be able to obtain U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance.
- Ability to travel up to 25%, both international and domestic.
- Able to lead a team of mechanical engineers to develop and document mechanical components and assemblies.
- Proficient at understanding and driving requirements traceability in a model-based systems engineering environment.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
- Wellness and employee assistance resources
- Employee stock purchase opportunities
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical design methodologiesproduct designfunctional analysisdesign verificationcost/benefit analysisfailure analysisrequirements traceabilityearned value managementmechanical engineering design toolsproblem-solving
Soft Skills
leadershipinterpersonal skillsgroup communicationmentoringstrategic directiontechnical guidancecustomer engagementteam leadershipcoachingbusiness development
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringMaster of Science in Mechanical EngineeringPhD in Mechanical EngineeringU.S. DoD SECRET security clearance