Mechanical Engineer I

SUMMARY

Provide Mechanical Engineering skills and conduct mechanical engineering research support as related to the Combat Casualty Care mission. Assist with ongoing research that addresses Medical Simulation and Information Sciences Research Program (MSISRP) and the Combat Casualty Care Research Program (CCCRP) MSISRP technology gaps for the Engineering Technology and Automation Combat Research Team (CRT6) to include the Semi-Automated Casualty Care System (SACM) Augmented Reality (AR) Technology for PFC Smart Tourniquet and Validation of Automated Vascular Access Devices projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide professional engineering and scientific research support services involving the design development commission manufacture operation maintenance and disposal of mechanical devices and systems and their equipment and/or components.
• Ensure mechanical devices and systems and their equipment and/or components function safely reliably efficiently and economically.
• Develop systemconcepts and prototypes from military requirements that address MSISRP and CCCRP technology gaps.
• Work with a cross-functional team to develop specifications fabricate prototypes and transition medical device prototypes into manufactured components.
• Create/review/modify technical drawings plans and specifications using computer-aided design (CAD) software (e.g. SolidWorks Inventor Revit AutoCAD Civil 3D MicroStation CATIA Creo and Siemens NX).
• Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating building assembling and installing components.
• Generate working prototypes using developed manufacturing processes to include 3D printing laser cutting and computer numerical control (CNC) milling for beta testing and customer demonstrations.
• Identify system components or modify products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Identify required performance metrics in accordance with project specifications for developed prototypes.
• Develop standardized testing platforms for evaluating finished-prototypes and products to determine if performance meets project specifications.
• Assist with benchtop and animal laboratory work in support of ongoing CRT6 research projects.
• Contribute to at least two publishable research findings in the form of abstracts/papers/presentations/posters each year.
• Present findings at lectures seminars and scientific conferences.
• Provide detailed documentation to track project development and design processes.
• Use the programming languages (Matlab and Python) for data acquisition processing and analysis.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree with specialization in Mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in Mechanical engineering or clinical environment including development of experimental devices and/or systems.
• Development experience using tools such as MATLAB CAD SolidWorks FEA simulations etc.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and initiatives at one time.
• Strong written communication skills and a solid understanding of Government contracting and the professional services industry.
• Expert computer skills with advanced knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Excellent communication leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Proven ability to exercise mature judgment specifically in recognizing and respecting the confidential nature of corporate and personnel matters.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

TRAVEL

The expected travel time is less than 25%.

DRIVING REQUIREMENT

Must have or be able to attain a valid state drivers license and be insurable on the companys automobile insurance policy. Driving with or without accommodation may be required when traveling for training and/or short occasional amounts of local driving. The expected driving time is less than 25%.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in an office or lab setting but hospital/clinic visits are possible. Employee will be exposed to a wide variety of people in differing functions personalities and abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequent sitting standing walking or to be or remain in a position or state of inactivity. Occasional lifting of up to 20 is Katmais business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable state and federal laws to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Pay range: $97kto $103kper year.
• Eligible Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Life & AD&D Insurance Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Time Off (PTO) 11 Paid Federal Holidays and Leave of Absence.

Compliance:

To be considered for this position all applicants must apply on the company website are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race colorreligion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin disability status protected veteran status marital status familial status or any other characteristic protected by law. Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).