Mechanical Design Engineer (REQ 236)
Applied Physical Sciences Corp (APS)
Pawcatuck, CT
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APS works on exciting, technically challenging, research & development programs where multidisciplinary teams work closely to address difficult national security needs. This position will allow applicants to collaborate with subject matter experts and make meaningful contributions to project teams and their objectives. It will give applicants exposure to all parts of the R&D process, from first-principle analysis through to prototyping and testing of integrated systems. Candidates will work with a diverse group of engineers in multidisciplinary teams.
Tasking May Include
- Contributing to a variety of projects with minimal daily oversight
- Leading design and development tasks, projects, or integrated product teams of small or moderate size and complexity
- Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to address rapidly evolving design requirements and make careful engineering tradeoffs
- Design, analysis, and engineering of advanced prototype systems
- Fabrication, assembly and laboratory testing of systems at our Pawcatuck, CT Facility
- Travel opportunities to support field testing of prototype systems
- Experience with 3D CAD Software
- Fundamental knowledge of materials, strengths, and statics analysis
- Experience using mechanical engineering principals to design mechanical elements
- Ability to perform FEA on mechanical designs ensuring feasibility and identifying areas of concern
- Experience utilizing mechanical hardware and common systems (gears, shafts, fasteners, etc.)
- Ability to read and create mechanical fabrication drawings
- Proficient at working independently as well as in an integrated team that spans multiple locations.
- Good communication and planning skills that support schedule driven, multi-task management and the ability to create and present work status for discussion and review.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
- Knowledge and/or experience designing or working with subsea systems and components
- Knowledge of engineering calculation tools (Mathcad, MATLAB, etc.)
- Basic understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing practices
- Experience with 3D printing technologies and software
- Experience with microcontrollers (i.e., Arduino, Basic Stamp, Raspberry Pi)
- Knowledge of software programming languages (e.g. JAVA, C#, C++, Python)
- Experience providing and carefully managing accurate budget and schedule estimates for work completion
- Experience working in a rapid-paced research and development environment
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.
- Applicants with a bachelor’s degree should have at least 4 years of relevant professional experience.
- Applicants with a master’s degree should have at least 1 year of relevant professional experience.
An immediate full-time position is open at the following locations:
- Groton CT / Pawcatuck CT – preferred
- Other locations could be considered for strong candidates
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and application using the form fields below, fax them to 860-448-3075, Attn: Janet, or mail to the company address. Please reference the requisition number and title of the position in the subject line of your submission.
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