Mechanical Engineer

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Crane, Indiana. This is an onsite position.

Are you ready to engineer cutting-edge solutions that directly impact the operational capabilities of the Navy? As a core Mechanical Engineer on our innovative team, you'll be deeply involved in the full spectrum of engineering activities - from initial research and design to seamless integration, rigorous testing, and insightful analysis. You'll focus on developing critical technology to further develop warfighter capabilities on the modern battlefield. Your efforts will directly translate into enhanced effectiveness for the warfighter. If you're an enthusiastic and proactive engineer who excels in collaborative, dynamic environments and is driven to make a tangible difference, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA).
• Perform engineering analysis, including stress analysis, thermal analysis, fluid dynamics, and vibration analysis, using FEA and CFD tools.
• Select appropriate materials, manufacturing processes, and tolerances for mechanical designs.
• Develop and execute test plans and procedures to validate the performance and reliability of mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during development, testing, and production phases.
• Collaborate effectively with electrical, software, and other engineering disciplines to integrate mechanical systems.
• Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry standards, technologies, and best practices.
• Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts for design processes and methodologies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 4+ years experience. Associates degree with 6 years of additional experience or high school and 8 years of additional experience may be exchanged for a Bachelor's degree
• Proficiency in using 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA) for design and documentation
• Knowledge of material selection, manufacturing processes, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Familiarity with environmental testing standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810).
• Experience designing mechanical solutions for military, or other harsh environment applications.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and their implications for hardware design.
• Understanding of general machining processes and limitations

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active DoD Secret clearance

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.