Position Description:
Outpost Technologies is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer 3 to create unique solutions for complex problems for the defense, space, and commercial fields; strengthen current core competencies; and introduce new skillsets within our growing business.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead Outpost Technologies' mechanical and structural hardware development for defense, space, and commercial projects.
- Inform requirements development, conduct conceptual designs, present at milestone reviews, attend program meetings, draft reports, and produce and review high-quality drawing products.
- Apply sound mechanical engineering and design principles in the development of machined, structural, fabricated, sheet metal, and composite components.
- Define component specification and Bill of Material development requiring clear communication between vendors, Outpost, and our customers.
- Design mechanical and integrated systems using sound engineering processes such as design for manufacturability, drawing production, & PDM/PLM/configuration management.
- Manage technical, schedule, and budgetary risk and is capable to report to management and/or customers.
Excellent communication skills are required. The Candidate must be self-motivated and produce excellent work that exceeds customer expectations. The Candidate must always present a professional demeanor while representing Outpost Technologies to customers and stakeholders. The Candidate should also be aware of future business opportunities and show initiative in pursuing these endeavors.
Basic Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university is required.
- A minimum of 13+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience is expected. Graduate degrees, military service, or technical accreditations/certifications may be substituted where applicable.
- Strong leadership skills suitable for guiding multidisciplinary design teams are essential.
- Proficiency with CAD software and familiarity with configuration management processes is required.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and releasing mechanical drawings in accordance with ASME Y14 standards is necessary.
- Residency in or willingness to relocate to the Huntsville-North Alabama area is required.
- A solid understanding of engineering development processes from requirements definition through operations is expected.
- Demonstrated project and task management skills and/or relevant experience are necessary.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference shown to candidates who have experience and/or working knowledge with:
- SOLIDWORKS MCAD software package
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Finite Element Modeling software packages
- Product Data Management (PDM) systems
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
- Software development and hardware-in-the-loop testing
- Proposal Development and Opportunity Capture
- Prototyping and Manufacturing Technologies
- DoD requirements development, test plans and procedures, or test support
- Travel up to 4 weeks (10 workdays) per year
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Comp Time Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance
