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E Logic lists this Senior Mechanical Engineer opportunity in natick, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
E-Logic Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC), Combat Feeding Division (CFD) Joint Foodservice Engineering Team (JFET) . This role focuses on developing world-class military food service equipment systems and technologies across all four Services. The position requires expertise in product development, engineering analysis, 3D modeling, and testing of field feeding and shipboard food service equipment .
Key Responsibilities:
General Engineering Support:
Draft and prepare 339 Engineering Support cases for final review and approval by designated Government officials
Attend monthly meetings and evaluate formal technical reports on system design submitted by Manufacturing Science and Technology Program (MSTP) performer groups
Instrument and conduct in-house testing of commercial appliances for inclusion aboard naval vessels, including developing test plans and formal test reports
Conduct test and evaluation efforts on Navy Galley and Sculley equipment in accordance with ASTM and Navy unique test standards
Utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop concepts addressing field feeding equipment capability gaps
Specific Technical Requirements:
Plan, coordinate, and conduct baseline and performance testing of Insulated Food Container/Insulated Beverage Container prototypes
Provide design and engineering analysis of the Food Decontamination Insertion Kit
Support Point of Need or field deployed nutrition equipment, including production, processing, and packaging of products
Conduct market research and evaluate mobile processing solutions
Support Navy Expeditionary Kitchen System (NEFKS) prototype development
Provide technical solutions for Expeditionary Field Kitchen Systems and tactical field refrigeration components
Support Arctic Capable Advanced Refrigerated Container System (ACARCS) technical recommendations and testing
Support Developmental and Operational testing of Joint Service Expandable Refrigerated Container System (JSERCS) and Compact Sanitation System prototypes
Develop 3D models, systems models, and conduct process simulation and structural/thermal analysis of Food Service Equipment and Systems
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution (Master's preferred)
General Experience:
Expertise in Mechanical Engineering principles including structural analysis, thermal analysis, and heat transfer
Knowledge of Military field food service and shipboard systems and equipment requirements
Experience with testing equipment to commercial and military test standards
Ration preservation knowledge including refrigeration theory and principles
Specialized Experience:
Engineering analysis, test and evaluation planning, and reporting
Solidworks modeling software (CAD) - proficiency required
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) - demonstrated experience required
Advanced ration modeling software development
Artificial Intelligence/Neural Network software development and implementation
Other Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship or ability to work on U.S. Government contracts
Must complete Level 1 OPSEC Awareness training (no security clearance required)
Ability to travel domestically (4-6 CONUS trips per year, 3-4 days per trip)
Ability to work on-site at Natick, MA facility as needed
Recommended Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Travel
4-6 CONUS trips per year, 1 person, average of 3-4 days per trip.
Location: Natick, MA (Hybrid - DEVCOM-SC CFD facility and home office)
Security Clearance: None required (Must be eligible to obtain Level 1 OPSEC Awareness training; no security clearance required for this position)
Equal Opportunity Employer
E-Logic Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Worksite address
natick, MA, 01760, US
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