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Mechanical Engineer - Ground Weapons System (GWS) Hardware Desig with Security Clearance

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.Huntsville, AL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 23 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers excellent career growth potential supporting critical missile defense programs with a highly reputable, employee-owned company, complemented by a competitive salary and flexible 9x80 schedule. You'll thrive here if you are a skilled mechanical engineer with experience in hardware design and environmental compliance, eager to develop your expertise in a collaborative, fast-paced defense environment. Apply today to join a team recognized as a "Best Places to Work" contractor!

Quick Overview

Salary
$70k - $90k/yr
Work Type
Remote
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Check out this new opportunity! Mechanical Engineer Ground Weapons System | Hardware Environmental Engineering Full-Time with an Employee Owned and Best Places to Work Contractor Onsite in Huntsville, AL | Schedule: 9x80 We are hiring a Mechanical Engineer - Ground Weapons System (GWS) Hardware Design to support Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs focused on ballistic missile defense. This onsite engineering role supports the design, evaluation, and environmental compliance of Ground Weapons System (GWS) hardware using SolidWorks, Creo, NX, Teamcenter, SAP, ASME standards, MIL-STD requirements, and COTS hardware evaluation in a fast-paced defense environment. Responsibilities: * Support the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program as a Hardware Environmental Engineering (HWE) team member responsible for hardware compliance and environmental engineering activities. * Evaluate hardware designs to ensure compliance with system and environmental requirements. * Develop engineering analyses and technical documentation supporting hardware qualification and design verification. * Review equipment designs and provide engineering guidance to ensure compliance with program requirements and applicable military and industry standards. * Evaluate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and military hardware for design suitability and specification compliance. * Review vendor drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to verify conformance with engineering requirements. * Create, review, and interpret 2D mechanical drawings in accordance with ASME drafting standards. * Support product lifecycle management (PLM) activities using Teamcenter and material management processes within SAP. * Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams supporting the design and development of Missile Defense Agency Ground Weapons System capabilities. * Support hardware design activities throughout the engineering lifecycle while ensuring compliance with established technical standards. Qualifications: * U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law * Active Secret Clearance required * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. * One of the following: * Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of related engineering experience; * Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 1+ year of related experience; or * Ph.D. in a STEM discipline. * Recent mechanical design experience using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or Siemens NX. * Experience creating and reviewing 2D mechanical drawings in accordance with ASME Y14 drafting standards. * Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems such as Teamcenter and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems such as SAP. * Experience reviewing vendor documentation, engineering specifications, and technical data packages. * Familiarity with: * MIL-STD-810 * MIL-STD-1366 * MIL-STD-1472 * MIL-STD-461 * MIL-STD-31000 * ASME Y14.5 * ASME Y14.100 * Experience evaluating commercial and military hardware for compliance with engineering requirements. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Access. * Ability to travel up to 10%. * Ability to work onsite in a full-time, non-telework environment. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience performing structural design analyses and impact assessments. * Experience working within Agile or Kanban development environments using Jira. * Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) engineering processes and standards, including: * MDA-QS-001-MAP * MDA-QS-003-PMAP * MDA Instruction 5000.20-INS (ETR Process) * Knowledge of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) mission area and GMD Launch Support Systems hardware. * Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency or other DoD missile defense programs. Full-Time position with an Employee-Owned company offering a comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Short-Term and Long-term Disability, and Life Insurance, FSA, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) Plan with company match, Tuition and Training Reimbursement, and Incentive Compensation. Estimated Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000 (Based on factors such as Government labor categories (LCATs) education, experience, geographic location, etc.) We are honored to have been named a contender for the Best Places to Work award from the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce since 2020 and recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents since 2022. This designation underscores our ongoing commitment to fostering a workplace culture that supports working parents and their families. Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer What to Expect Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have achieved our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation. * To apply, send a resume to: * For more active job openings: Careers at Moseley Technical * For more information about us: Moseley Technical - Mission and Values! "We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of "World Class Service. World Class Company."

Skills

Agile
Jira
Kanban
Microsoft Office

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