Kollsman

Mechanical Engineer II

Kollsman • $75K — $95K *
Merrimack, NH 03054In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering with 2 years of experience or MS in Mechanical Engineering with no experience needed.
  • Hands-on experience in mechanical design, integration, and testing.
  • Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles applied in diverse systems.
  • Familiarity with GD&T as per ASME Y14.5-2018 standards.
  • Experience using FEA tools like ANSYS Workbench for thermal and structural analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Develop mechanical concepts and detailed designs using SolidWorks.
  • Conduct comprehensive mechanical analyses including stress and thermal expansion evaluations.
  • Integrate Electronic Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) into mechanical designs with accuracy.
  • Generate and maintain detailed engineering documentation such as BOMs and assembly procedures.
  • Support testing and integration efforts at both component and system levels.
  • Collaborate primarily within the engineering team while providing guidance to junior staff.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule offering every other Friday off for better work-life balance.
  • Robust medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage with wellness discounts.
  • Flexible vacation and paid time off (PTO) for a balanced life.
  • Paid parental leave supporting new parents during family transitions.
  • Generous employee referral program providing additional incentives for attracting talent.
  • Various voluntary benefits available to suit personal needs, including pet insurance.
Full Job Description
Job Summary: The Mechanical Engineer II will support mechanical design activities across a diverse set of development programs, including soldier systems, targeting systems, airborne systems, military vehicle integrations, amplifiers, seekers, and the associated test equipment. As an Engineer II, you will apply frequently used mechanical engineering principles and techniques, contribute to program milestones, and support integration efforts across engineering disciplines.

The Engineer II will be working with and supporting the mechanical design team for one or more projects. Responsibilities include mechanical system concept development, detailed mechanical design and analysis, as well as test and evaluation at the component and system level. The Engineer is expected to present knowledge and a track record in the following essential functions:

Responsibilities and Tasks:
  • Mechanical Design & Analysis
    • Develop mechanical system concepts and perform detailed mechanical design using SolidWorks.
    • Apply and interpret GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5-2018.
    • Conduct static and dynamic mechanical analyses including stress, torque, natural frequency, damping, and thermal expansion.
    • Perform thermal/structural analysis using FEA tools such as ANSYS Workbench.
  • Electronics Integration
    • Work with Electronic Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs): Create board outlines and supporting documentation required for integrating CCAs into mechanical assemblies, ensuring proper fit and interface definition.
    • Design electronics CCAs to ensure lifecycle requirements are met, referencing criteria such as Steinberg's models.
  • Documentation & Deliverables
    • Generate engineering documentation including drawings, design reports, BOMs, assembly procedures, and test procedures.
    • Ensure engineering outputs comply with program, technical, and quality requirements.
    • Independently organize work within established procedures; work is reviewed for soundness and accuracy.
  • Testing & Integration
    • Support integration and testing at both component and system levels.
  • Collaboration & Interfaces
    • Work primarily within the immediate engineering team; limited inter-organizational interaction on routine matters.
    • Provide general guidance to lower-level engineering or support staff when needed.


Education, Experience, License, or Certification:
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering + 2 years experience, or MS + 0 years experience.
  • Hands-on mechanical design, integration, and test skills.


Skills and Abilities:
  • Growing breadth of knowledge in related engineering disciplines.
  • Practical judgment to develop technical solutions that are reliable and implementable.
  • Ability to works with increasing independence
  • Contributes to designs, improvements, or modifications of mechanical components, systems, or assemblies.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage competing priorities
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and engineering best practices


Travel/Physical Requirements:
  • Minimal to no travel expected
  • Ability to stand, walk, or move through manufacturing environments.
  • Ability to lift, carry, or reposition materials, tools, or parts (often 25-50 lbs).
  • Ability to work around machinery or test equipment
  • Ability to use required PPE and comply with safety procedures

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Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

  • Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
  • Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
  • Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
  • Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
  • Flexible Vacation & PTO
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Employee Referral Program
  • Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
  • Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees


This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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