Design Engineers

VISTA Technology Services Inc. (VISTA) is currently seeking Design Engineers (Levels IIIV) to support Hull Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) systems providing engineering and technical services across the full lifecycle of test site design integration and sustainment efforts. A hybrid work environment is authorized with some required on-site support.

Overview

The Design Engineer will provide conceptual preliminary and detailed engineering design support for test site systems facilities and associated infrastructure supporting research and development testing evaluation and in-service engineering activities. This role requires participation across the entire engineering lifecycle including:

• Concept development
• Engineering analysis and design
• Installation and integration support
• Test and evaluation
• As-built verification and sustainment

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site investigations and facility assessments to evaluate existing utilities infrastructure and system capacity for proposed T&E programs
• Develop conceptual preliminary and detailed design packages including:
  • Machinery and equipment arrangement concepts
  • Mechanical electrical fluid and structural systems
  • Utilities interface requirements
• Create and maintain computer-aided design (CAD) models (e.g. AutoCAD) to support:
  • Piping systems
  • Structural and rigging concepts
  • System integration and test site configuration
• Conduct engineering analyses including:
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Mechanical structural and fluid systems analysis
  • System performance and integration studies
• Modify and integrate existing facility and system designs to accommodate:
  • New or upgraded equipment
  • Mechanical electrical piping and structural systems from multiple vendors
• Develop comprehensive drawing packages for fabrication installation testing and operation of systems and equipment
• Support development of engineering documentation including:
  • Design calculations and specifications
  • Material lists and long-lead procurement inputs
  • Technical reports and engineering analyses
• Prepare and support design reviews and engineering milestones including:
  • Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR)
  • Critical Design Reviews (CDR)
  • Integrated Test Readiness Reviews
• Support installation test and evaluation activities including:
  • On-site engineering support
  • Resolution of technical issues and RFIs
  • Verification of design implementation
• Perform as-built validation and documentation updates to ensure configuration accuracy
• Review all drawings and deliverables for accuracy completeness and compliance with applicable standards and provide Quality Assurance (QA) documentation

Basic Qualifications
Design Engineer II

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Industrial Design
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in mechanical structural or electrical/electronic design
• Experience with CAD tools and engineering drawing development

Design Engineer III

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Industrial Design
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in mechanical structural or electrical/electronic design
• Experience supporting multi-disciplinary system integration
• Professional Engineering (PE) License preferred

Design Engineer IV

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Industrial Design
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in mechanical structural or electrical/electronic design
• Extensive experience leading design efforts and supporting complex engineering programs
• Professional Engineering (PE) License required

Required Skills (All Levels)

• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools (e.g. AutoCAD)
• Experience with:
  • Mechanical electrical structural and/or fluid system design
  • Engineering drawings and model development
• Knowledge of:
  • Material specifications
  • Fabrication methods
  • Applicable safety mechanical electrical and structural standards and codes
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment supporting HM&E systems

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

For this position VISTA will consider only applicants with an active DoD security clearance.

VISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans Employer.