Senior Mechanical Engineer

PD Power Systems LLC

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree with 10+ years hands-on experience, or 2-year technical college degree/military experience with 15+ years of mechanical and design/drawing experience.
  • Experience in mechanical systems and power generation, particularly switchgear distribution systems.
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks and 2D CAD, with the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
  • Knowledge of ASME Y14 engineering drawing practices, including Y14.5 and Y14.100.
  • Experience with sheet metal and structural fabrication.

Responsibilities

  • Design and integrate electro-mechanical systems using SolidWorks from concept to production.
  • Conduct and analyze FEA studies in SolidWorks.
  • Create and analyze drawings for parts and assemblies per ASME 14.100 and MIL-STD-31000 standards.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve production issues creatively.
  • Communicate with team members and represent the company to customers and suppliers.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k)
  • PTO
Full Job Description
Senior Mechanical Engineer/Designer

Located in Springfield, VA (Onsite). This is not a remote or hybrid position.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design and development of electro-mechanical equipment. Potential hire will be working directly with the design team and manufacturing vendor. Candidate will design, troubleshoot, diagnose, and solve challenges related to product development. This includes root cause analysis, working with suppliers and in-house support personnel, and design improvements from concept to production. Candidate will also be responsible for maintaining, updating drawings and Bills of Material and offer test support. This position is onsite at our Springfield, VA office.

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Design systems and integrate the multiple systems using SolidWorks from initial concept stage through production launch.
  • Generate and provide analysis of FEA studies in Solidworks.
  • Generate and analyze drawings from parts/assemblies IAW ASME 14.100 and MIL- STD-31000.
  • Assist in production problem solving by interfacing with the manufacturing team to find creative solutions.
  • Communicate and collaborate with team members and represent the company with customers and suppliers.

Required Education/Experience:
  • Education: 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree with 10+ years of hands-on experience. OR
  • Education: 2-year technical college degree/military experience with 15+ years of mechanical and design/drawing experience.

Technical Skills:
  • Experience designing mechanical systems and power generation and distribution systems, particularly medium and low voltage switchgear distribution systems
  • Electrical/engine-driven systems integration
  • Knowledge of engineering drawing practices IAW ASME Y14 - including Y14.5, Y14.100
  • Sheet Metal/Structural fabrication and weldments
  • Enclosure Design with thermal analysis
  • SolidWorks and 2D CAD, and the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics are mandatory
  • Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Personal Skills:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem solving abilities.
  • Must be eligible to receive U.S. Security Clearance
  • Must have ability and some flexibility to travel domestically and internationally - up to 20%

Salary:
  • Based on education and experience.

Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k)
  • PTO

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