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Mechanical Engineer, Lead

W R Systems, Ltd.

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VA (On-Site/Office)

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance is required to start

Travel Requirements: 5-10%

Location: Virginia Beach, VA (Dam Neck)

SUMMARY: WR has an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer, Lead to support the design, analysis, and documentation of mechanical and electromechanical components supporting naval and defense systems. The position supports the full engineering lifecycle including solid modeling, prototype development, thermal analysis, and environmental qualification testing in accordance with military standards.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Independently research and analyze data such as customer design proposals, specifications, and technical manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
  • Perform thermal analysis of components and support Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT) in accordance with Military Standard procedures.
  • Develop technical drawing packages and engineering documentation.
  • Create drawing packages (Level-3 drawings, block diagrams, Bills of Materials [BOM], manufacturing, assembly, modeling, renderings, and installation documentation) using Autodesk Inventor 3D and AutoCAD.
  • Analyze specifications and performance requirements to ensure designs can be produced using existing manufacturing methods.
  • Evaluate feasibility of designing new components or modifying existing components while considering cost, available space, time limitations, manufacturing constraints, and other technical factors.
  • Support engineering design reviews and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.


Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Six (6)+ years of full-time professional experience working as a Mechanical Engineer.
  • Experience performing thermal analysis and supporting environmental qualification testing (MIL-STD preferred).
  • Experience working with CAD software (AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor preferred) with strong knowledge of 3D modeling, Bills of Materials (BOM), and manufacturing documentation.
  • Ability to evaluate cost, manufacturability, and quality considerations in engineering designs.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting DoD or U.S. Navy engineering programs.
  • Experience supporting prototype development, system integration, or environmental testing of defense systems.


The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate's suitability for the position.

Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans' status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.
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