Lead Mechanical Engineer

Introduction

This position is for a Lead Mechanical Engineer based in Sterling, Virginia at an on-site secure facility. The individual will be responsible for overseeing mechanical and electro-mechanical hardware development from concept to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle mechanical & electro-mechanical hardware development
• Hands-on 3D CAD modeling, prototyping, lab testing, and hardware integration
• Creation of technical data packages including drawings, test plans, and qualification procedures

Requirements

• Active Top Secret (TS) or TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree with minimum 9 years of experience, Master's degree with 7+ years, or 13+ years of equivalent related experience

Core Technical Expertise

• Full lifecycle mechanical & electro-mechanical hardware development (concept to deployment)
• Hands-on 3D CAD modeling, prototyping, lab testing, and hardware integration
• Technical data packages (drawings, test plans, qualification procedures)

Preferred Proficiencies

• Creo CAD, ASME Y14.5 GD&T, precision mechanisms/actuators, electronics packaging/mechatronics, additive manufacturing, DFMA, and materials testing in aerospace/defense environments

Mandatory Requirements

• Active Top Secret (TS) or TS/SCI Clearance
• Mechanical Design / Hardware Development experience
• CAD experience (preferably Creo)
• GD&T / ASME Y14.5 knowledge
• Ability to obtain a favorable polygraph

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 9+ years Mechanical Engineering experience
• Aerospace / Defense background
• Active TS/TS-SCI clearance
• Creo + GD&T expertise
• Experience with precision mechanisms, electro-mechanical systems, actuators, or mechatronics