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Advanced Technology and Research Corporation Mechanical Engineer in Indian head, Maryland

Salary Range: $105,000 to $120,000 USD per year

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (www.atrcorp.com) is seeking to fill the following full-time position. Based in Maryland and incorporated in 1973, ATR is an equal-opportunity engineering company with a solid reputation in various engineering disciplines for the government and Fortune 500 commercial customers.

Salary for the position is competitive according to qualifications. ATR offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental insurances, free basic life/ADD, and long-term and short-term disability insurances, 401(k) plan, educational assistance program, paid time off

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant will join ATR's Engineering Services Division, working as a Mechanical engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Indian Head, MD.  You'll have an opportunity to work on world-class military programs that support the US Navy's Warfare technology as part of the Warheads and Propulsion Branch.  The applicant shall work with the Engineering team as part of an integrated product team. This role primarily consists of providing mechanical engineering support for Warheads and Propulsion System products. Other duties include, but not limited to:

  • Provide technical support on various engineering projects alone and as part of an engineering team

  • Provide mechanical design support for warhead components and safety

  • Conduct research and analysis

  • Participate and contribute to the team in developing project plans, testing plans, and for writing and briefing progress and results to upper management and sponsors

  • Experience in designing parts for manufacturing (DFMA).

  • Basic knowledge of machining / best practices, hands on machining experience a plus

  • Ability to work in outdoor range environments (potential of lifting metal / usage of basic power tools)

  • Excellent problem solver with limited information / unknowns

  • Capable of assisting in providing solutions to complex design problems.

  • Knowledge of geometric tolerancing / ability to produce Level II / III engineering drawings.

  • Ability to form relationships with various organizations

  • Ability to track various moving parts (i.e. logistics)

    The applicant shall work on site with the Engineering team with some off-site work from home available on a weekly basis

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering

  • 5+ years of engineering experience

  • Experience with the Navy or other DoD laboratories is a plus.

    SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

  • Background/experience with finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as ANSYS

  • Experience using solid modeling, analysis, and evaluation of structural/component design

  • Experience with Additive manufacturing/3D printing and mechanical tools

  • Experience with developing technical solutions based on analysis or testing

  • Experience with SOLIDWORKS, Creo, MATLAB, AutoCAD, C++, Python, Power Point, MS Word & Excel

  • Ability to conduct technical assessments of engineering changes to capture the impacts to cost/performance of the system

  • Ability to identify and recommend product improvements to improve the performance/cost of the system and mitigate risks.

  • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing

  • A self-starter able to work on tasks individually or as part of a small technical team

  • Some minimal travel may be required

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    Candidate must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance or favorable adjudication of a national security background investigation. Current successful background investigation completion is a plus.

     

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