Mechanical Engineer – Mission Modules
Forterra
Assembly
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
AssemblyGo
About the role
- Plan and perform routine and non-routine hardware assembly and integration assignments of substantial variety and complexity
- Construct components, subunits, or simple models; adapt standard equipment; troubleshoot and correct malfunctions
- Follow specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment
- Conduct tests or experiments: prepare and operate equipment, record data, measure and record problems of significant complexity, analyze data and prepare test reports
- Extract and compile a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports; process data and identify errors or inconsistencies
- Apply methods outlined by others to limited segments of research and development projects; construct experimental or prototype models and perform redesigns as necessary
- Review or develop designs by extracting and analyzing engineering data; prepare or recommend schematics, designs, specifications, electrical drawings and parts lists
- Serve as a prototype systems and network data collector/analyst during customer testing and assessments
- Work closely with the customer and Serco functional teams to deliver quality systems and associated supporting documentation for US Army command posts under the NGC2 contract
Requirements
- Active DOD Secret clearance (position contingent upon ability to transfer/maintain a Secret clearance)
- 3 years of relevant experience
- Associate's degree in a specialized professional engineering and/or STEM curriculum (Associate's Degree in Computer Networking highly preferred)
- High School Diploma/GED and 2 additional years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education
- Experience with the integration of Army Tactical C4ISR systems and vehicle platforms
- Ability to develop system-of-systems integration plans and develop modification designs for new equipment installation
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Experience with military vehicles (preferred)
- Experience with C4ISR (preferred)
- Proficient in Microsoft Visio; AutoCAD a plus
