Principal Mechanical Engineer - Product Development - Indianapolis, IN
Vertex Aerospace •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
V2X OVERVIEW
V2X is a leading provider of critical mission solutions and support to defense clients globally, formed by the 2022 merger of Vectrus and Vertex to build on more than 120 combined years of successful mission support. The Company delivers a comprehensive suite of integrated solutions across the operations and logistics, aerospace, training and technology markets to national security, defense, civilian and international clients. Our global team of approximately 14,000 employees brings innovation to every point in the mission lifecycle, from preparation, to operations, to sustainment, as they tackle the most complex challenges with agility, grit and dedication.
V2X, a McLean Virginia based corporation, transforms operations and sustainment for government and commercial clients worldwide through operational support services, training, and converged environments that integrate physical and digital infrastructures. At V2X, diversity is a given, and inclusion is embraced as we treat each other with mutual respect and dignity. Valuing our peoples depth of knowledge and capabilities from different backgrounds and experience also allows us to serve our clients in the best ways possible. Join V2X and help us shape the future!
V2X Aerospace Solutions is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN supporting development of advanced airborne systems including podded communication link and sensor systems, airborne armament equipment, alternate mission equipment, cockpit displays, avionics, and radar systems. Our Indianapolis facility also supports a variety of other product lines serving multiple Department of Defense (DoD) customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career.
The candidate will be responsible for the design of new products and test hardware, as well as the improvement of existing products. The candidate will utilize their mechanical engineering expertise during the proposal and concept evaluation, product development, production, and qualification testing phases of new product design. The candidate 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 candidate will provide leadership on mechanical issues to the project team, working closely with systems, electrical, and test engineers.
The candidate should be familiar with structural, thermal, and fatigue analysis and testing of mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic systems in extreme environments. Additional consideration will be given to candidates that have proven experience analyzing systems using techniques from hand calculations to analysis software such as finite element analysis software or computational fluid dynamics. Typical assessments include analysis for static and dynamic strength, stiffness, fatigue (low and high cycle) and fracture mechanics, linear and non-linear thermo-elastic behavior, and thermal margin. Additional consideration will be given for candidates that have proven experience instrumenting or executing environmental testing of mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic systems, including data capture, analysis, and correlation. Typical testing is done in accordance with MIL-STD-810 or DO-160.
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. We are looking for an engineer that enjoys working on-location, embraces challenges, and has a passion to support our DoD customers and international allies.
Required Skills:
- Experience in the design, integration, and testing of mechanical components and assemblies
- Experience with common industry and military specifications and standards
- Excellent organization, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to communicate to technical as well as non-technical audiences
- Proficient using 3-D CAD Modeling Tools (CREO preferred)
- Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, (ASME Y14.5 standards)
- Ability to analyze mechanical design requirements, allocate to mechanical products, and trace to features in the product design
- Experience generating engineering drawings, product structures (BOM), and reports
- Strong understanding of structural materials and manufacturing processes
- Ability to manage multiple, unrelated tasks in an organized manner
- Demonstrated self-initiative and sound judgment to identify problems, conduct investigations, determine root cause, and coordinate solutions between stakeholders
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain an Active DoD Secret Clearance.
Desired Skills:
- Experience working on proposal teams including concept development, tech solution development, tech volume writing, and estimations.
- Experience working on advanced airborne systems including podded communication link and sensor systems, airborne armament equipment, alternate mission equipment, cockpit displays, avionics, and radar systems.
- Experience with hardware environmental analysis such as thermal fatigue analysis, vibration analysis, vibration fatigue analysis, durability analysis, damage tolerance analysis, wear analysis (when applicable including electrical connectors), mechanical tolerance analysis
- Experience instrumenting or executing environmental testing
- In-depth understanding of the Engineering Lifecycle and processes
- Current Active DoD Secret or higher Clearance
Education 
Job Requirements:
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline combined with a minimum of 8+ years of related professional experience
Job Ident #:
PRINC009405
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