Staff Mechanical Engineer

Location: Indian Head, MD

Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time

Travel Required: No

Shift: Day

Remote Type: No Remote

Clearance: Active U.S. DoD SECRET Security Clearance

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Years of Experience: 5-8 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience

Salary Information: $120,000 - $135,000 per year

Description

Altus Technology Solutions is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to support engineering, design, qualification, and certification activities at Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD).

This position supports a variety of engineering projects involving the development of new designs, engineering analysis, system qualification, testing, and certification efforts supporting national defense programs. The successful candidate will work closely with government personnel, engineers, manufacturing teams, and project stakeholders to support the development, evaluation, and sustainment of mechanical systems and equipment.

The Staff Mechanical Engineer will provide technical expertise throughout the engineering lifecycle, supporting design development, testing activities, technical documentation, and engineering assessments. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, engineering judgment, and the ability to support multiple projects in a dynamic technical environment.

This position is critical to supporting engineering innovation, technical excellence, and successful execution of engineering programs through design, analysis, qualification, and certification efforts.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support engineering projects involving the design, development, analysis, testing, and evaluation of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Develop engineering designs, calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Perform engineering analyses to support design decisions, system improvements, and technical problem resolution.
• Support qualification, certification, and validation activities for new and existing systems.
• Participate in design reviews, engineering assessments, and technical evaluations.
• Develop and execute test plans and support engineering test events.
• Analyze test results and prepare technical reports, recommendations, and engineering documentation.
• Support development and maintenance of technical data packages (TDPs), engineering drawings, and configuration documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support project execution and technical objectives.
• Provide technical support for equipment upgrades, modifications, and engineering change activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical systems and identifying corrective actions.
• Support engineering efforts associated with research, development, production, and sustainment activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, safety requirements, and customer specifications.
• Support project planning activities and provide technical input during project execution.
• Coordinate with government personnel, contractors, vendors, and technical stakeholders to support engineering objectives.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active U.S. DoD SECRET Security Clearance (Must have interim clearance before start date)
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience
• Experience supporting engineering design, analysis, testing, or technical development activities
• Experience preparing technical documentation, engineering reports, and design packages
• Knowledge of engineering principles, design processes, and technical problem-solving methodologies
• Experience supporting qualification, testing, or certification efforts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team

Preferred:

• Experience supporting Department of Defense engineering programs
• Experience supporting qualification and certification activities
• Experience developing and maintaining technical data packages (TDPs)
• Experience supporting engineering change proposals and configuration management activities
• Experience supporting energetics, ammunition, explosives, or defense-related systems
• Experience with engineering modeling, analysis, or CAD tools
• Experience supporting test planning, execution, and reporting

Pay and Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan with employer contributions

Income protection through short- and long-term disability insurance

Education assistance for professional growth

Flexible paid leave and career advancement opportunities