At DES, we are a team of innovators who share a passion for critical thinking, inventing, and designing. We are committed to excellence in delivering technical solutions, research and development, prototype fabrications, small-batch / low-rate product manufacturing, technical analyses utilizing modeling and simulation tools, and test services for projects of all sizes. Our capabilities include mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering, requirements-based systems engineering design and development, design for manufacturing and sustainment, human factors engineering, and formal risk | opportunity management.
As a Mechanical Engineer with DES, you will be given the opportunity to develop professional skills while putting your education and training into practice. With the support of our team of engineers and technicians, you will have access to mentors at all levels.
Key responsibilities include the design, development, building, and testing of mechanical systems. This role will report to the Program Manager and support the execution of projects to include documentation development and risk mitigation. The Mechanical Engineer supports both internal project teams as well as external customer relations and vendor management. The Mechanical Engineer is committed to act as a brand representative of Defense Engineering Services and portray our values of technical excellence, integrity, teamwork (rugby team mentality), efficiency, service, and community. They recognize and use our mission and higher purpose as a guide in every decision made on behalf of the organization.
Qualified applicants will possess three to six (3-6) years of experience in relevant technical field including systems and equipment support, and testing and evaluation support of C5ISR requirements and one (1) year of technical experience in support of task specific projects. They will also possess experience working in CAD software systems including SolidWorks, Creo, Catia, AutoCAD, and similar programming. Experience in military ground vehicles and vehicle systems and/or aviation and aerospace systems is preferred.
DES is a federal contractor working on specific government contracts that require employees to be US Citizens.
DES is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. DES recognizes the value of diversity and is committed to inclusion in our workplace. Additionally, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals in all employment practices, including but not limited to, recruitment, selection, hiring, employment, assignment, reassignment, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and any other personnel action or benefit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, non-binary gender designations, age, national origin, disability or handicap, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, status as a member or veteran of the uniformed services, citizenship status, or any other characteristic or category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Federal law requires that we have properly completed I-9 forms on file for every employee hired after November 6, 1986. This form must be completed within the employee’s first three days of employment with DES. Federal law also requires that we re-verify the continued work eligibility of employees who have only a time-limited work authorization on or before the date their employment eligibility expires. The same documentation rules apply to reverification efforts. Applicants with questions or seeking more information on immigration law issues are encouraged to contact Human Resources. Applicants may raise questions or complaints about immigration law compliance without fear of reprisal.
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