Sr. Mechanical Engineer at Nevada Heat Treating LLC

Webster, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

177000.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

GD&T, SolidWorks, Creo, NEi/NX Nastran, Femap, Structural Analysis, Tolerance Stack-up Analysis, Composite Structural Design, CNC Machining, 3D Printing, Project Management, Environmental Testing, Technical Writing, Mentorship, Aerospace Design, EPDM

Industry

Defense & Space

Description

Vitesse Systems is looking for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join the team in Webster, Texas! The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing and analyzing components and assemblies with a keen eye for structural integrity. The Mechanical Engineer will collaborate with RF Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to deliver innovative and manufacturable products for our internal and external customers. About Vitesse Systems Vitesse Systems is a leading provider of highly engineered antenna, thermal management and mission critical solutions used in radar, electronic warfare and C5ISR applications. No challenge is too difficult for the Vitesse Team. From complex specification driven requirements to precision manufactured components, Vitesse Systems has the experience and expertise needed to execute. Our Core Values Our core values of Integrity, Initiative, Impact, and Integration translate to an environment where every team member is valued and rewarded. The mission-critical solutions we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer. Our Benefits * 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off * 10 Paid Company Observed Holidays * Birthday & Anniversary Incentives * 401K Employer Match * Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance * Company-paid Life Insurance * Company-paid Short & Long-term Disability * Continuing Education Reimbursement Program * Generous Referral Program The Role The primary responsibility of the Mechanical Engineer is to design and analyze component and assemblies, while ensuring structural integrity. This role collaborates with Sales, RF Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production to design innovative, manufacturable solutions for our world-class customers. Key Responsibilities The candidate will autonomously complete duties including, but not limited to, the following: * Evaluate, understand, and provide technical input on customer requirements during pre-sale cycle. * Provide accurate engineering estimates to support technical proposal and pre-sale cycle. * Design hardware based on customer specifications. * Lead in-house programs as the Responsible Engineer. * Closely collaborate with RF, Manufacturing, and Production functions to ensure design for manufacturability. * Communicate requirements, review, and approve drawing creation; including tolerance stack-up analyses as required. * Perform static and dynamic analyses on designed hardware; analyze results; and provide actionable recommendations/design adjustments based on results against customer specifications. * Provide interdepartmental engineering leadership to: * Achieve manufacturability on designed concepts * Resolve hardware non-conformances * Support environmental tests of product * Create and maintain proper documentation associated with the design and analysis of the hardware. * Concisely write deliverable technical reports per product contract requirements, including SDRLs * Lead Customer Design Reviews and Internal Design Reviews * Create and edit write process-based Work Instructions, Standard Procedures, and technical guides/trainings as needed. * Provide training and mentorship to the Mechanical Engineering team. * Adhere to government regulations, industry standards and internal guidelines to produce quality hardware in a quality setting. * Support R&D and Sales mock-up and design activities * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Experience * At least 7 years of related design experience within the aerospace industry required. * Demonstrated experience, understanding, and proficiency in the following: * GD&T * Manufacturing drawing creation and requirements * Materials consideration in designing for spaceflight applications * Testing requirements and results interpretation for environmental conditions (vibration, thermal) * Compliance to aerospace and spaceflight requirements * Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering. * Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering desired, but not required. * Each post-graduate degree may substitute 2 years of experience requirement. * SolidWorks, Creo, or similar CAD experience desired. * EPDM experience is a plus * Working knowledge of ERP systems is desired. * NEi/NX Nastran, Femap, or similar analysis software experience * Familiarity with composite structural design * Familiarity with manufacturing processes, including CNC machining and 3D Printing * Experience assembling and delivering technical presentation to internal and external stakeholders. * Project management skills, particularly with respect to delivering engineering content necessary to support the production process. * Experience with environmental testing for spaceflight such as vibration and thermal. * Experience providing technical mentorship Vitesse Systems, LLC performs work controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These statutes require the protection of technical data and products. The regulations require that such data not be disclosed in written, oral, or visual form to any foreign national without prior export authorization from the Department of State. A foreign national is defined by the U.S. Government under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) and 8 USC 110 (a)(20) as one who: * Is not a United States citizen * Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S. * Does not have politically protected status (embassy, refugee, or asylum) Vitesse Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Veterans / Disabled Employer.

Responsibilities

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing and analyzing components and assemblies to ensure structural integrity for aerospace applications. This role involves collaborating with RF and Manufacturing Engineering to deliver innovative, manufacturable products and leading internal design reviews.