Mechanical Engineer
NOTE: This is not a remote/telework position. This job requires the selected applicant to have an active U.S. Government-issued security clearance at time of hire and, therefore, requires U.S. citizenship.
Job Description:
This mechanical engineer position provides on-site scientific, engineering, and technical assistance to the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Office for Science and Technology (ST). The engineer will provide expertise for the development of systems, processes, machines, engines, tools, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Additionally, the candidate will support the design, analysis and usage of heat and mechanical power for the operation of machines and mechanical systems. This role also encompasses aerospace engineering with a specific focus on the design, construction, and science of both air and space vehicles, primarily at the systems level and is concerned with the science and force of physics particular to the atmosphere and space environment.
Responsibilities:
- Works with US Government and contractor personnel to design and produce parts using a variety of materials and processes (e.g. additive manufacturing, milling, machining). Coordinates outsourcing of fabrication to other organizations as needed/directed.
- Provides QA/QC to parts produced in house and/or externally.
- Provides engineering support to field testing and operational demonstrations. Travel may be required.
- Provides support for in-house technology initiatives and/or assessment and monitoring of the adequacy and feasibility of technical proposals and on-going projects by other parties in Government, academia, and industry.
- May support the functional evaluation and preparation of previously developed systems and assets to ensure their availability for R&D and operational use.
- May require occasional weekend support to evaluate, prepare, and position necessary assets, equipment, and resources for upcoming operations including test events and exercises.
- Performs other duties as assigned to accomplish the ATI mission.
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
- Must have considerable experience in the use of 3D CAD tools to include SolidWorks.
- Must be capable of performing finite modeling with the use of software-based tools.
- Must have significant familiarity with additive manufacturing processes and machines.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to convey technical information in a variety of formats, to include presentations and discussions, to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to manage time and resources, quickly adapt to changing priorities, and self-manage production.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience in the application and adaptation of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products to meet government system requirements.
- Knowledge of standard DoD acquisition regulations, practices and procedures is desired.
EDUCATION-EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 3 years directly related experience
OTHER:
- Must pass a drug test.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Must have ability to be granted a U.S. Government-issued security clearance.
- Travel may be required.
Kegman Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Kegman will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
Please be aware many of our positions require an active security clearance. Security clearances are be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment that requires a security clearance will be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet and maintain eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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Kegman maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where permitted by law.