Mechanical Design Engineer

Description

• Analyze designs to determine suitability for intended purpose and environments, including (but not limited to) thermal and structural with an emphasis on vibration and shock, fatigue, etc.
• Provide guidance to production/manufacturing operators in the assembly of production hardware.
• Perform GD&T tolerance analyses of designs to ensure manufacturability and interchangeability.
• Interpret and apply military, industry and customer standards.
• Interface with outside vendors to source custom machined, sheet metal, die-cut, and injection molded parts.
• Produce 2D manufacturing & assembly drawings from 3D models.
• Provide input into new products, processes, standards, and plans.
• Create 3D models for design feasibility and interference detection.
• Attendance and participation in internal and customer-attended meetings.
• Develop and manage mechanical design packages (models, drawings, BOMs).
• Directly interface with members of the product development team to produce high quality, dependable products and resolve technical issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis investigations for production and field failures.

Requirements

• Fluency with 3D CAD and ability to create complex solid models and assemblies (Creo, Solidworks, Inventor, etc.)
• Understanding and experience designing for both military and commercial environments.
• Experience with electronics packaging and integration (PCB’s, connectors, harnesses, buttons, switches, etc.)
• Ability to take direction and hunger to learn and grow as an engineer.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering with 3-5 years prior experience OR Associates/Engineering Technology degree and 5-7 years prior experience.
• Experience with industry standard coatings & finishes (anodize, powder coat, paint, etc.)
• Experience managing large CAD assemblies (100+ parts)
• Experience designing machined, sheet metal, or injection-molded parts.
• Working knowledge and experience generating 2D dimensional CAD drawings (Creo, Solidworks, Inventor, etc.)
• Experience with sheet metal & machined-part design.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience using PTC applications, including Creo & Windchill PLM software.
• Knowledge of designing to meet MIL-STD-810 requirements.

Benefits

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 2025.
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• Transportation benefits
• Medical, dental & vision
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Short and long-term disability
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance