Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (On-site)

HEPCO is seeking a Senior Specialist Mechanical Engineer for a permanent-placement opportunity supporting aerospace and defense programs in Palm Bay Florida. This role is responsible for the design development integration and qualification of complex mechanical hardware including precision mechanisms and electromechanical systems in support of mission-critical products.

The engineer will lead hardware development activities across the full product lifecycle including requirements definition concept generation material selection trade studies optimization detailed design technical documentation assembly integration and testing.

• Lead the mechanical design and development of complex hardware assemblies and subsystems.
• Perform requirements analysis concept development trade studies and design optimization for mechanical solutions.
• Create and review technical data packages engineering drawings models and related design documentation.
• Support prototype fabrication assembly integration qualification and verification testing.
• Develop test plans procedures and reports for component and subsystem validation.
• Participate in peer reviews Preliminary Design Reviews Critical Design Reviews and engineering change activities.
• Provide technical guidance to designers technicians and manufacturing support personnel.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems manufacturing quality and program management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline and six years of relevant experience; graduate degree and four years of relevant experience; or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in mechanical design and hardware development within aerospace defense space or another high-reliability environment.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as Creo or similar platforms.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Experience with the assembly integration and testing of mechanical or electromechanical systems.
• Ability to support technical design reviews and product development milestones.
• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance or an active clearance within the last two years.
• Ability to meet customer access requirements including a favorable polygraph where applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in precision mechanisms mechatronics actuators gear trains electronics packaging or electro-optical hardware.
• Experience with DFM DFMA additive manufacturing materials selection and environmental or structural testing.
• Prior experience supporting space intelligence or other advanced defense programs.

Benefits

• Medical dental vision and supplemental health coverage.
• Health and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement savings plan with company 401(k) match.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave and family-building support.

Compensation Range: $88500$164500 a year (Depending on experience and qualifications)

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