Mechanical Engineer
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Mechanical Engineer to support high visibility research and development activities in support of our US Army customer located at Fort Belvoir, VA. You will work with an established team of experienced engineers and technicians, and end-user Soldiers to turn concepts into reality in support of the Warfighter. Formulate innovative solutions to problems and work with a dedicated, world-class team to implement them. The candidate will provide Mechanical Engineer services on assigned US Army programs, with duties as identified below:
What You'll Be Doing:
- Conduct research, development and engineering analyses, design, experimental/hardware development and system integration in one or more of a wide range of individual Soldier-related technical areas.
- Application of professional knowledge of physical and/or engineering sciences, project management and system/component testing.
- Knowledge in control systems, materials technology, alternative power technologies, thermodynamics of heat transfer and air flow analysis, laboratory and field testing/experimental methods, system of systems integration and analysis, computer-aided design and manufacturing, and integrated product and process development.
- Performs top-level design, development, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting.
- Develops and maintains technical documentation such as specifications, engineering drawings, system interface requirements, and engineering changes.
- Reviews test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and Contractor tests, as well as all failure reports.
- Reviews and evaluates system performance against specification requirements, monitors and assesses field performance, and assesses risk of meeting user and specification requirements.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering and 5 years' relevant experience.
- Activity Secret security clearance.
- Subject matter expert in Mechanical Engineering.
- Ability to lead engineering efforts on assigned programs with minimal oversight.
- Proficiency in CAD and Digital Engineering applications as required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
SecretThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $70,500.00 - $123,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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