Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer Role
Start: Immediately following onboarding
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Temp to Perm Contract - 6 month temp to perm expected
*Background Check / Drug Screen*
*Ability to Obtain DoD Secret Clearance*
** Experience within the Aerospace / Defense Industry is preferred
** Experience with CREO is preferred
** On-site Required / Not Remote**
** OT can be available**
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
V2X Operational Technology and Engineering is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN supporting development of advanced airborne systems including podded communication link and sensor systems, airborne armament equipment, alternate mission equipment, cockpit displays, avionics, and radar systems. Additionally, this role will support the integration of new and existing systems onto airborne, shipborne, and ground vehicles. Our Indianapolis facility also supports a variety of other product lines serving multiple Department of Defense (DoD) customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career.
The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design of new products and test hardware, as well as the improvement of existing products. The engineer will utilize their mechanical engineering expertise during the proposal and concept evaluation, product development, production, and qualification testing phases of new product design. The
engineer will create design solutions that meet product requirements using 3-D CAD modeling software and will be hands- on supporting production, integration, and testing. The engineer will develop solutions which leverage commercial off the shelf (COTS) products paired with custom hardware. The engineer must be capable of researching and distilling information from vendors and collating information. The engineer shall perform design reviews, equipment integration,
profiling, and testing. The engineer will provide leadership on mechanical issues to the project team, working closely with systems, electrical, and test engineers.
In addition to their technical skills, the ideal candidate leverages strong verbal and written communication to adapt to a wide variety of high-pressure situations while maintaining professionalism and courtesy. We are looking for an engineer that enjoys working on-location, embraces challenges, and has a passion to support our DoD customers and international
allies. Our Indianapolis facility also supports a variety of other product lines serving multiple Department of Defense (DoD) customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career.
Required Skills:
Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret
level clearance
Ability to work onsite at our Indianapolis, Indiana facility
with an Integrated Product Team being hands on with
hardware – not afraid to use tools, assemble prototypes,
etc.
Experience in the design, integration, or testing of
mechanical components and assemblies
Competent using 3-D CAD Modeling Tools (CREO
preferred)
Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing, (ASME Y14.5 standards)
Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to be
adaptable to changing priorities and assignments
Experience capturing key characteristics & requirements
for systems
Performing trade studies
Must be a self-starter, a quick learner, and be able to
function in a dynamic environment, and have good time
management skills.
Must have strong teaming skills, and good communication
skills.
Proficient at one or more of Aircraft Structures Design,
Ground Structures Design, Electronics Packaging, or
Platform Integration
Engineering Documentation Practices: Proficient
Environmental. Testing: Competent
Environmental Design: Proficient
Mfg. Methods: Proficient
Requirements: Proficient
Desired Skills:
Design, integration, or test experience/understanding of
any combination
o Airborne podded systems
o Airborne armament equipment or alternate
mission equipment
o Cockpit displays
o Avionics
o Radar Systems
o Mobile Ground Systems
o Ground Vehicle Structures
o Custom/COTS Electronics including wires,
relays, and analog electronics
o Design for human factors / safety
Prototyping and agile methodology (quick turn solutions)
Understanding manufacturing / fabrication of non-exotic
materials
Understanding of structural design
CREO skills or ability to come up to speed quickly
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or related Science,
Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) degree
program