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ShadowObjects, LLC

Senior Mechanical Engineer

virginia, IL

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ShadowObjects, LLC lists this Senior Mechanical Engineer opportunity in virginia, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Dahlgren, VA (On-Site) This role requires full-time, on-site support in Dahlgren, VA; remote or telework arrangements are not available. Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $100,000 – $150,000 annually

Position Description

ShadowObjects, LLC is seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support advanced engineering initiatives within a Department of Defense (DoD) environment in Dahlgren, VA. This is a full-time, on-site position supporting mission-critical programs.

The selected candidate will serve as a subject matter expert responsible for leading mechanical design efforts and supporting the full lifecycle of engineering development, including design, analysis, testing, and production of complex mechanical and electromechanical systems.

Primary Responsibilities

Design, develop, and evaluate mechanical and electromechanical systems and components

Apply principles of mechanics and materials to assess system performance and reliability

Lead design efforts for mechanical assemblies, including fabrication, assembly, and installation

Develop and improve manufacturing processes by designing and modifying production equipment and methods

Perform mechanical and thermal stress analysis to ensure system integrity under operational conditions

Conduct and support testing to validate system performance and design requirements

Plan and execute engineering projects to meet technical, schedule, and performance objectives

Develop technical data packages (TDPs) and engineering documentation in accordance with DoD standards and instructions

Required Qualifications

Active Final Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility in Defense Information System for Security

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline

Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in mechanical design and engineering, including the design, manufacture, and testing of mechanical assemblies

Required Experience

Demonstrated ability to evaluate mechanical and electromechanical systems using principles of mechanics and materials

Experience developing manufacturing processes, including designing and modifying equipment for fabrication, assembly, and installation

Experience with solid modeling and finite element modeling (FEM) techniques

Experience performing mechanical and thermal stress analysis

Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks and PTC Creo, as well as Microsoft Visio for system design and documentation

Experience developing technical data packages (TDPs) in accordance with DoD standards

Experience with extreme power internal combustion engines and systems

Experience in shock and vibration modeling and simulationExperience with Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) and Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS) methodologies

Proven background in design for manufacturability (DFM)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting DoD or defense-related programs

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

Ability to work independently and lead technical efforts

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

ShadowObjects, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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virginia, IL, 62691, US

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