Mechanical Engineer I

Science and Engineering Services, LLC

Mechanical Engineer I supporting design and analysis of aircraft modifications and ground vehicle systems at a government contractor. Collaborating with engineering teams to develop and evaluate design concepts and modifications.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development of new design concepts utilizing information from customer requirements, existing drawings, and on-site surveys as a team member or as mechanical lead.
Use of mock-ups and / or 3D printed parts on bench top or on platform to verify fit or other functional requirements prior to committing to a final design.
Convert design concepts and requirements into detailed designs for assemblies, sub-assemblies, and the supporting piece parts using 3D CAD software.
Familiar with interpretation and utilization of GD&T (AMSE 14.5).
Support modification development programs from initial site surveys, through design / analysis, manufacturing and integration support, to project completion.
Prepares, reviews, and evaluates documentation, specifications, test plans and procedures.
Experienced with the development of briefing material for design review milestones (SRR, PDR, CDR) and supporting presentations to the customer.
Possesses knowledge of industry practices, standards, and technology in the aviation or ground systems arena.
Assists in definition, trade-off, and design activity.
Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes design interfaces.
Develop or support the development of engineering reports such as Weight and Balance Reports using calculated and / or actual weight data covering new installs as well as removed systems / components.
Works under general supervision, follows established procedures, and solves routine problems in the engineering discipline.
Review / approved work products developed by other engineers such as engineering drawings and technical reports.
May provide daily supervision and direction to supporting drafting personnel on associated programs.
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required
Two years required for BS level
Preferred experience in the design / analysis of components used in support of aircraft modifications and / ground vehicle systems
Essential Experience with 3D CAD packages required (SolidWorks desired)
Desired Experience with Finite Element Analysis Software (ANSYS preferred)
Understanding of basic hand calculations from industry standard references (Bruhn, Niu, Shigley, Roark, etc. preferred. Solid understanding of mechanics of materials and machine design coursework accepted)
Experience with design using composite materials desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

3D CADGD&TFinite Element Analysismechanics of materialsmachine designdesign analysisweight and balance calculationsdesign using composite materialsengineering documentationdesign review

Soft Skills

team collaborationproblem solvingcommunicationsupervisionpresentation skillsevaluationanalysisorganizationattention to detailadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering