Mechanical Integration Engineer - Chantilly, VA - TS/SCI w/ CI P

Mechanical Integration Engineer needed for a contract to hire opportunity with SOC's client to work in Chantilly, VA.

Contract Length: 6+ Months contract to hire

*Active TS/SCI CI Poly required*

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and document hardware and software systems for testing, including loading both custom and commercial software onto multiple platforms.
• Develop and lead structured training sessions that help users understand and retain what they're learning.
• Build, configure, troubleshoot, and integrate new and existing hardware packages to roll out upgrades, deploy applications, and enhance system capabilities.
• Take full responsibility of the hardware configuration process, master the system inside and out, and train others to use it effectively.
• Support day-to-day training system operations and keep everything running smoothly.
• See training classes through from start to finish, making sure participants leave confident and capable.
• Travel occasionally to support training and system integration at different locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Active TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of engineering principles, particularly verification and validation processes.
• US Military Training Certifications are a big plus.
• Self-starter who can work independently without needing constant direction.
• Comfortable working directly with customers and their leadership teams.
• Eager to learn through self-study, hands-on experience, and pick up knowledge from teammates.
• Proven ability to lead small, diverse teams in fast-paced environments while staying humble and collaborative.
• Strong communicator in both speaking and writing, with solid skills in MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience explaining complex technical topics to different audiences, whether that's fellow engineers, program managers, or customer leadership.
• Proficient in developing and working with MS Excel spreadsheets and data.
• Train-the-trainer certifications are highly valued.

Employment Prerequisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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Estimated Min Rate: $42.41
Estimated Max Rate: $60.58