Mechanical/Mechanical Design Engineer

Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Duration: 08+ Months

Pay Range: $50-55/hr. on w2.

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer II will support the development of new products and test hardware, as well as the improvement of existing products.

The engineer will utilize their mechanical engineering skills during the proposal and concept evaluation, product development, production, and qualification testing phases of new product design.

The engineer will create design solutions that meet product requirements using 3-D CAD modeling software and will be hands-on supporting production, integration, and testing.

The engineer will develop solutions which leverage commercial off the shelf (COTS) products paired with custom hardware.

The engineer must be capable of researching and distilling information from vendors and collating information.

The engineer shall support design reviews, equipment integration, profiling, and testing.

The engineer will provide input on mechanical issues to the project team, working closely with the lead mechanical, systems, electrical, and test engineers.

In addition to their technical skills, the ideal candidate leverages strong verbal and written communication to adapt to a wide variety of high-pressure situations while maintaining professionalism and courtesy.

Required Skills

Ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance

Ability to work onsite at our Indianapolis, Indiana facility with an Integrated Product Team being hands on with hardware – not afraid to use tools, assemble prototypes, etc.

A Minimum Of Two Years Professional Work Experience Required.

Experience in the design, integration, or testing of mechanical components and assemblies

Competent using 3-D CAD Modeling Tools (CREO preferred)

Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to be adaptable to changing priorities and assignments

Experience Capturing Key Characteristics & Requirements For Systems

Performing trade studies

Must be a self-starter, a quick learner, and be able to function in a dynamic environment, and have good time management skills.

Must have strong teaming skills, and good communication skills.

Competent at one or more of Aircraft Structures Design, Ground Structures Design, Electronics Packaging, or Platform Integration

Desired Skills

Design, integration, or test experience/understanding of any combination

Airborne podded systems

Airborne armament equipment or alternate mission equipment

Cockpit displays

Avionics

Radar Systems

Mobile Ground Systems

Ground Vehicle Structures

Custom/COTS Electronics including wires, relays, and analog electronics

Design for human factors / safety

Prototyping and agile methodology (quick turn solutions)

Understanding manufacturing / fabrication of non-exotic materials

Understanding of structural design

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) degree program.

EEO Employer

LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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