Mechanical Design Engineer 1
Job Description:
- Mechanical Engineer supporting development engineering, testing, and production support activities.
- Tasking will include mechanical concept development, technical and cost proposal development, mechanical specification development, 3 D modeling and simulation, detailed mechanical design and documentation, production support, test plan development, and mechanical development and qualification testing.
- This individual must be willing and able to support lot acceptance test activities located at various US Navy locations (up to 10% overnight travel.)
Required Skills:
- 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical degree
- Able and willing to travel for test, supplier meetings, and customer meetings (up to 10%)
- Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance. Security clearances are granted to U.S. citizens.
Desired Skills:
- Mechanical product development or test experience
- Experience in the use of 3D modeling software, SolidWorks or CREO preferred
- Experience with SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS Mechanical, or similar FEA software
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite
- Excellent collaborative team skills
Physical Requirements:
- Willing and able to travel to company and government test facilities to support sonobuoy testing. Overnight travel will be required.
- Willing and able to work aboard Government open ocean test vessels
- Normal color vision and manual dexterity
- Willing to lift 40 pounds floor to waist height
- Willingness to read and interpret mechanical drawings
- Use of hand tools, measurement tools, and computer is required.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. A review of this classification has excluded the marginal functions of the classification that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform this job proficiently. The requirements in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
USSI is a trusted supplier of active and passive sonobuoys; advanced autonomous sensor systems; acoustic hailing and voice projection equipment.
Ultra Electronics is a UK-based defense, aerospace, cyber security, energy, and transportation products group. Ultra manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs.
We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, health savings accounts, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with a Company match.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email careers@ultra-us-gbs.com