Principal Mechanical Engineer

Role Overview

• Ability to serve as the lead contributor for the research and development of new mechanical design methodologies
• Provide strategic direction for mechanical systems and present technical concepts regarding product design and performance.
• Contribute to the company and the industry by advancing the level of knowledge within that discipline
• Interface with Systems, Electrical, Quality and Safety/Human Factors as well as other business functions to develop/define/implement customer requirements.
• Provide leadership for the research and development of new mechanical components and electromechanical assemblies.
• Provide leadership and execute functional analysis, evaluation, and optimization of product designs.
• Understand customer base needs for business development and program execution.
• Develop work package labor estimates (BOEs) and status reports.
• Provide mentoring and broad technical guidance/coaching (including lessons learned), viewed as an expert in field.
• Present technical results and content to customers, tailored to the customer audience.
• Provide technical leadership to key subcontractors and suppliers.
• Maintain size, weight, and power budgets through development phases.
• Provide technical leadership in manufacturing related matters.
• Perform and oversee design verification efforts.
• Lead cost/benefit trade-off analysis and feasibility studies.
• Lead mechanical related failure analysis of hardware.
• Provide cost-effective inputs for planning, scheduling and estimating work
• Lead and verify adherence to the company’s quality system and processes.
• Lead and verify adherence to intellectual property protection and security procedures.
• Manage system level design considerations and trade-offs where many engineering disciplines are concerned.
• Provide technical vision to incorporate best practices into the company’s processes, tools, and methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Shape and contribute to business area objectives through development of technology plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science, Master of Science or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in mechanical design preferred.
• Proficient in the use of industry standard mechanical engineering design tools (SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Creo, ANSYS, etc.)
• Significant product development background, demonstrating a strong engineering aptitude and good problem-solving skills with underwater vehicles and devices.
• Demonstrated leadership to resolve issues during design, development and execution of mechanical engineering activities.
• Strong interpersonal and group communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office software applications.
• Strong Earned Value (EV) skills, including Cost Account Manager (CAM) activities.
• Candidate must be able to work with limited/general direction.
• Must hold or be able to obtain U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, both international and domestic.
• Able to lead a team of mechanical engineers to develop and document mechanical components and assemblies.
• Proficient at understanding and driving requirements traceability in a model-based systems engineering environment.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
• Wellness and employee assistance resources
• Employee stock purchase opportunities
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage