Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
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Job Description
DESE Research Inc. seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will design and develop corrosion-resistant HVAC cooling units for instrumentation radar systems at the Reagan Test Site (RTS). Operating in a Digital Engineering environment with tools such as DOORS SolidWorks and Creo the engineer will deliver ruggedized thermal management solutions that withstand saltwater heat and humidity. This role emphasizes materials selection structural integrity coatings and surface treatments with the goal of maximizing system reliability reducing lifecycle costs and enhancing operational availability.
Position is contingent upon award.
Job Responsibilities
- Select specify and validate advanced materials and protective coatings to ensure thermal performance corrosion resistance and long-term durability in harsh maritime environments.
- Support HVAC system design and modeling ensuring compliance with environmental and performance requirements.
- Create detailed mechanical drawings specifications and documentation for CRCU components including dampers controls and conditioned air distribution.
- Collaborate with software engineers to define software requirements for centralized monitoring alarms notifications and user interfaces.
- Support definition of system interfaces and reporting requirements; contribute to Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
- Assist in requirements definition allocation and analysis ensuring traceability within MBSE models.
- Support the development of MBSE-based systems engineering models including architectural diagrams and design artifacts.
- Support the development of reliability availability and maintainability (RAM) documentation in accordance with RTS standards.
- Contribute to test plan development verification and validation activities and support design reviews (SRR PDR CDR).
- Apply Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) principles to ensure system interoperability scalability and lifecycle affordability.
- Provide design oversight throughout system development ensuring compliance with environmental and mission requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 8 years of experience in mechanical design of complex systems (HVAC thermal management or defense systems).
- Proficiency with CAD design tools such as SolidWorks and Creo.
- Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS (or a suitable alternative).
- Strong interest in Digital Engineering and MBSE processes and tools.
- Strong knowledge of materials engineering coatings and corrosion-resistant design.
- Demonstrated ability to perform trade studies and RAM analyses.
- Experience producing detailed drawings specifications and engineering documentation.
- Familiarity with government systems engineering processes and design review participation (SRR PDR CDR).
- Experience in traditional Systems Engineering processes.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and support interface with stakeholders.
- This position requires a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship as a condition of employment.
- This position requires clearing a background check and enhanced Personal Conflict of Interest (PCI) requirements as a condition of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing or supporting radar or sensor cooling systems.
- Background in HVAC systems for maritime or saltwater environments.
- Knowledge of Army or Missile Defense Agency programs.
- Hands-on experience with prototype development field trials or test planning.
- Experience performing Systems Engineering in Digital Engineering Environments including use of MBSE and requirements management tools.
- Experience in Cameo and SysML.
- Experience with MBSE processes and tools.
- Experience with requirements and verification/validation within Systems Engineering.
- Expertise in advanced materials and protective coatings for thermal management and long-term corrosion resistance in harsh maritime environments.
- Proven ability to specify test and validate materials and surface treatments that enhance durability reduce maintenance and extend system lifespan.
Typical Education/Experience
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (required).
- Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or Materials Science (preferred).
- 8 years of relevant mechanical design experience with demonstrated expertise in HVAC/thermal management for defense aerospace or maritime applications.
About DESE
For the past 43 years DESE has provided industry-leading technical and engineering solutions in the fields of Defense Energy Space and Environment. As a small family-oriented business DESE provides a compelling benefits package including a generous profit-sharing plan competitive salaries and perhaps most importantly the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex and engaging problems.
Why employees love working for DESE:
At DESE we are committed to creating a company that is known for its respect and care for employees. We understand that happy employees are what keeps our business going and we strive to provide the best opportunities for each individual working on our team! Here are a few reasons you will love working here:
- Competitive health dental and vision insurance with affordable premiums
- Flexible work schedules
- Two different flexible spending account options
- Company paid life insurance with options for employee paid additional
- Performance bonus program
- Education reimbursement program
- Company paid personal leave for approved philanthropic activities
- Vacation Sick & Holiday leave
- Robust 401k profit sharing plan
- Opportunities for internal promotions
- Employee referral incentive program
- Rewards and gifts for service anniversaries
Disability Accommodation for Applicants - DESE Research Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment with us: or x123.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
