{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"51275b3943b8d03c2c41be74","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/51275b3943b8d03c2c41be74","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/51275b3943b8d03c2c41be74","title":"Senior Mechanical Engineer","description":"Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually\nSenior Mechanical Engineer\nLocation: 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\nPosition Description\nShadowObjects, 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.\nThe 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.\nPrimary Responsibilities\n\nDesign, develop, and evaluate mechanical and electromechanical systems and components\nApply principles of mechanics and materials to assess system performance and reliability\nLead design efforts for mechanical assemblies, including fabrication, assembly, and installation\nDevelop and improve manufacturing processes by designing and modifying production equipment and methods\nPerform mechanical and thermal stress analysis to ensure system integrity under operational conditions\nConduct and support testing to validate system performance and design requirements\nPlan and execute engineering projects to meet technical, schedule, and performance objectives\nDevelop technical data packages (TDPs) and engineering documentation in accordance with DoD standards and instructions\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nActive Final Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility in Defense Information System for Security\nBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline\nMinimum of eight (8) years of experience in mechanical design and engineering, including the design, manufacture, and testing of mechanical assemblies\n\nRequired Experience\n\nDemonstrated ability to evaluate mechanical and electromechanical systems using principles of mechanics and materials\nExperience developing manufacturing processes, including designing and modifying equipment for fabrication, assembly, and installation\nExperience with solid modeling and finite element modeling (FEM) techniques\nExperience performing mechanical and thermal stress analysis\nExperience using CAD software such as SolidWorks and PTC Creo, as well as Microsoft Visio for system design and documentation\nExperience developing technical data packages (TDPs) in accordance with DoD standards\nExperience with extreme power internal combustion engines and systems\nExperience in shock and vibration modeling and simulationExperience with Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) and Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS) methodologies\nProven background in design for manufacturability (DFM)\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience supporting DoD or defense-related programs\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills\nAbility to work independently and lead technical efforts\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\n\nShadowObjects, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $100,000 – $150,000 annually\nPosition Description\nShadowObjects, 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.\nThe 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.\nPrimary Responsibilities\n\nDesign, develop, and evaluate mechanical and electromechanical systems and components\nApply principles of mechanics and materials to assess system performance and reliability\nLead design efforts for mechanical assemblies, including fabrication, assembly, and installation\nDevelop and improve manufacturing processes by designing and modifying production equipment and methods\nPerform mechanical and thermal stress analysis to ensure system integrity under operational conditions\nConduct and support testing to validate system performance and design requirements\nPlan and execute engineering projects to meet technical, schedule, and performance objectives\nDevelop technical data packages (TDPs) and engineering documentation in accordance with DoD standards and instructions\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nActive Final Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility in Defense Information System for Security\nBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline\nMinimum of eight (8) years of experience in mechanical design and engineering, including the design, manufacture, and testing of mechanical assemblies\n\nRequired Experience\n\nDemonstrated ability to evaluate mechanical and electromechanical systems using principles of mechanics and materials\nExperience developing manufacturing processes, including designing and modifying equipment for fabrication, assembly, and installation\nExperience with solid modeling and finite element modeling (FEM) techniques\nExperience performing mechanical and thermal stress analysis\nExperience using CAD software such as SolidWorks and PTC Creo, as well as Microsoft Visio for system design and documentation\nExperience developing technical data packages (TDPs) in accordance with DoD standards\nExperience with extreme power internal combustion engines and systems\nExperience in shock and vibration modeling and simulationExperience with Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) and Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS) methodologies\nProven background in design for manufacturability (DFM)\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience supporting DoD or defense-related programs\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills\nAbility to work independently and lead technical efforts\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\n\nShadowObjects, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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