Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Experience with Autodesk Inventor for 3D modeling.
Ability to read technical specifications and schematics.
US citizenship with eligibility for DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Willingness to travel 5-10% for customer support and reviews.
Familiarity with MS Office suite.
Strong communication and writing skills.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with engineers and drafters to create mobile mission systems for defense and aerospace clients.
Model mission systems and layouts using Autodesk Inventor.
Apply DfMA concepts for cross-platform component development.
Track and verify requirements for compliance with engineering deliverables.
Own subsystem architecture and assembly designs for future mission systems.
Manage top-level assemblies in Autodesk Inventor.
Conduct drawing reviews for configuration management and model revisions.
Engage in cross-disciplinary collaboration for mechanical packaging and hardware validation.
Interpret customer constraints to support contract discussions with stakeholders.
Benefits
Compressed 9/80 working schedule.
Tuition reimbursement up to 100%.
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
401(k) with company match.
Profit sharing.
Employee activities and engagement events.
Cash incentives and recognition awards.
Supportive, family-friendly work culture.
Full Job Description
Mechanical Engineer
Hollywood, MD
You'll work alongside a collaborative team of engineers and drafters, take ownership of mechanical subsystems, and transform customer requirements into innovative, functional solutions that support critical missions.
If you enjoy hands-on problem-solving, complex 3D modeling, and seeing your engineering designs come to life, we'd love to meet you!
Key Responsibilities:
Work alongside a small team of engineers and drafters creating customized mobile mission systems for a variety of clients in the defense and aerospace industry.
Using Autodesk Inventor, model mission systems, workstation layouts, and fixturing for mobile office platforms and containerized solutions.
Employ DfMA concepts to create cross-platform components to be re-used across a multitude of projects.
Identify, verify, and track requirements generated internally or by customers, ensuring compliance with final engineering deliverables and documentation.
Carry ownership of subsystem architecture and assembly designs of varying complexity for integration into future mission systems.
Create and manage top-level assemblies representing the functional delivered product using Autodesk Inventor.
Conduct drawing reviews in support of configuration management, controlling model revisions within Autodesk Vault.
Participate in activities across a broad engineering domain, collaborating with other engineers and industry professionals on mechanical packaging and hardware validation.
Work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment, solving problems and producing deliverables driven by customer needs and program-specific requirements.
Interpret and digest customer constraints in support of future contracts, communicating intended fit, form, and function with relevant stakeholders alongside business development and program management colleagues.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Demonstrated professional experience with Autodesk Inventor (or equivalent software) for 3D component modeling.
Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and schematics.
US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Ability and willingness to travel between 5% and 10% for customer visits, integration support, or on-site technical reviews.
Familiarity with MS Office suite.
Strong communication and writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active DOD Secret Security Clearance.
Demonstrated experience with large-format Inventor assemblies.
Familiarity with Design-for-Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) concepts.
3+ years of professional engineering experience, ideally within defense, aerospace, or a high-reliability industrial sector.
Why Join Dayton T. Brown?
We value our employees and are committed to supporting their professional and personal success. Our competitive benefits package includes:
