Mechanical Engineer V

at  Scientific Research Corporation

About Us:
Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.
Scientific Research Corporation offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages excellence. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Requirements:

• Master-s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Fifteen+ (15+) years of professional mechanical engineering experience in one or more of the follow areas OR PhD and twelve+ (12+) years of professional mechanical engineering experience in one or more of the follow areas:
• Design
• Development
• Production
• Testing of Electronic, Electro-Mechanical, and/or Hydro-Electronic Equipment
• Demonstrated proficiency analyzing projects or major phases of significant projects to enhance the technical and economic development of the product
• Demonstrated experience performing environmental qualification testing to include one or more of the following:
• Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC) testing
• Vibration testing
• Mechanical shock testing
• Ingress protection testing
• Salt spray testing
• Sand and dust testing
• Temperature and humidity testing
• Experience designing and developing mechanical kit Technical Data Packages (TDPs)
• Experience developing and delivering complex technical presentations to high level program management and customers
• Experience overseeing installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment in support of DoD projects
• Possess a current DoD Secret security clearance
• Excellent analytical and research skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Desired Skills:

• Ten (10) years of experience supporting DoD or Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) programs
• Demonstrated experience leading and supervising junior Mechanical Engineers
• Thorough understanding of NSWC operations
• Demonstrated expertise with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as Inventor or Solid Works
• Demonstrated experience identifying, defining, and solving complex technical problems within project schedule and funding limitations
• Working knowledge of U.S. Navy drawing standards and have the ability to produce drawings that detail the connectivity between systems
• Experience managing design requirements and leading teams throughout all phases of the engineering lifecycle
• Experience designing mechanical systems and knowledge of the manufacturing processes required
• Demonstrated experience with Risk Management to include conducting risk assessments and developing/implementing technical risk mitigation and contingency action plans

Description:

• Plans, conducts, and technically directs projects or major phases of significant projects, coordinating the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects
• Oversees installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment
• Designs and develops mechanical kit TDPs and TDPs for rackmount electronics equipment
• The TDP shall include assembly details, overall dimensions and weight, mechanical and electrical interfaces, material types, list of components, assembly instructions, fabrication details, label plate details, power requirements, cooling requirements, and electrical schematics
• Interacts frequently as the organizational representative with the customer in the collection and translation of customer requirements to define specifications; makes frequent contact with customers, teaming partners, subcontractors, and suppliers to obtain/exchange information, provide technical direction and to assist in the resolution of technical issues
• Performs environmental qualification testing to include Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC) testing, vibration testing, mechanical shock testing, ingress protection testing, salt spray testing, sand and dust testing, and temperature and humidity testing
• Mechanically assembles units, enclosures, or systems by reading, updating, or following mechanical drawings, industry methods, or assembly instructions
• Identifies, defines, and solves complex technical problems, which require a high level of ingenuity and innovation; encourages optimum design within project schedule and funding limitations
• Develops and delivers complex technical presentations to high-level program management and customers; leads major program and/or design reviews and major proposal activities
• Performs extensive research and complex analysis on major projects to enhance the technical and economic development of the product and/or service
• Provides functional and technical guidance to engineers, or other organizations; typically provides leadership and technical direction for a project team
• Provides recommendations and assign work to technical drawing staff

Please refer the Job description for details