Mechanical Systems Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA

$115K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in systems, mechanical systems, product integration, or multidisciplinary design.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related engineering field.
  • Proficient in writing requirements and managing project interfaces.
  • Skilled in conducting trade studies and planning verification processes.
  • Strong communication abilities across different engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

  • Define system and subsystem requirements, boundaries, assumptions, and interfaces.
  • Coordinate inputs from various engineering aspects including mechanical and electrical.
  • Lead and document system trade studies, focusing on risks and constraints.
  • Evaluate the impact of proposed changes on backward compatibility and revalidation.
  • Create verification plans, trace requirements, and suggest phased implementation strategies.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Access to cutting-edge engineering projects in a reputable company.
  • Involvement in multi-disciplinary teams, enhancing cross-functional skills.
Full Job Description
Mechanical Systems Engineer

ONSITE in Berkeley, CA

Domain-Specific Skills
  • Mechanical and electromechanical system architecture, functional decomposition, and interface management.
  • Requirements analysis for structures, fluids, thermal systems, sensors, pumps, heaters, and electrical isolation.
  • Trade studies balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, reliability, and revalidation impact.
  • Verification and validation planning across subsystems and staged product changes.
Key Responsibilities
  • Define system and subsystem requirements, boundaries, assumptions, and interfaces.
  • Coordinate mechanical, electrical, thermal, fluids, materials, manufacturing, supplier, and CAE inputs.
  • Lead system trade studies and document technical rationale, risks, and implementation constraints.
  • Assess backward compatibility and revalidation impacts of proposed changes.
  • Develop verification plans, requirement traceability, and phased implementation recommendations.
Required Skills / Experience
  • 5+ years of systems, mechanical systems, product integration, or multidisciplinary design experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related engineering field.
  • Experience writing requirements, managing interfaces, conducting trade studies, and planning verification.
  • Ability to communicate across specialized engineering disciplines.

Salary Range: $115,000-$130,000/K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

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