Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Join our team as a Mechanical Design Engineer based in Woodland Hills, CA, and become an integral part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Embrace the opportunity to work on critical national defense products and capabilities, with a focus on model-based engineering and agile practices. We value change, rapid innovation, and collaboration in our culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design engineering for inertial navigation systems and/or mission computers, including support for existing product lines.
• Create innovative designs ensuring high producibility at minimal unit cost.
• Support root cause analysis and swift resolution of manufacturing line stops and other critical production activities.
• Collaborate with other engineering organizations, program management, factory operations, the global supply chain, and Mission Assurance teams.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with five or more years of applicable experience OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with three or more years of applicable experience OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of applicable experience.
• Expertise with mechanical CAD software; Siemens NX preferred.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT), drawing creation, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Good presentation and writing/communication skills.
• Experience mentoring junior level engineers.
• Active DoD Secret or higher clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency with Siemens NX CAD software and Teamcenter PLM software.
• Expert-level proficiency with GDT per Y14.5 standards.
• Familiarity with additional engineering standards.
• Understanding of stress principles and component sizing.
• Creative problem-solving skills and self-motivation.
• Experience working in a team environment and handling pressure with short turn-around requests.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Work Environment

This position requires presence on-site in Woodland Hills, CA, with a 9/80 schedule allowing for every other Friday off. The role involves less than 10% travel and requires a Secret clearance. Enjoy working on innovative projects within the Sentinel program, with potential relocation assistance available.