Mechanical Engineer

deciBel Research has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Engineer in Huntsville, AL.Position Description:deciBel Research seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support the GMD Weapon System (GWS) Hardware Engineering team's design efforts working within an Agile environment.Responsibilities include:- Mechanical design of parts, assemblies, subsystems, and complete systems, including 3D CAD modeling, drafting/review/revision/release of engineering drawings, selection of components and materials- Participating and/or leading small, cross-functional teams performing various design and production-support tasks in an Agile Hardware environment- Collaborating with other functional areas such as Production, Procurement, Systems Engineering, Quality, and Logistics on aspects of product design, integration, and support- Creating, releasing, and maintaining bill-of-materials, analysis reports, etc.- Performing mechanical engineering analyses, such as weight/center of mass, structural, transportability, or thermal, and authoring reports documenting them- Performing with little to no oversight needed to complete assignments- Handling complex technical issues and resolve them in new and innovative ways- Assisting in the preparation and submittal of contract deliverable reports and data packages- Mentoring and informally training junior engineers and engineering internsEducation Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and two years' experienceExperience Requirements:- Recent design experience using a 3D CAD Package such as SolidWorks, Creo, or NX- Experience drafting and reviewing 2D mechanical drawings per ASME standards- Prior experience with engineering PLM systems such as Teamcenter and MRP system such as SAP- Experience in evaluating vendor documents to ensure specifications and datasheet meets requirements- Familiarity with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1366, MIL-STD-1472, ASME Y14.5, ASME Y14.100, MIL-STD-31000, MIL-STD-461Special Skills Desired:Experience in one or more of the following system engineering knowledge areas: technical planning, requirements derivation, functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, cost and risk analysis, interface definition, system design, system integration, verification and validation, supportability, and effectiveness analyses for total systems.Understanding and application of industry engineering technical standards; demonstrated experience in structural design and impact assessments.Mentoring and cross-training junior engineers in analysis work, reviews, and approving their analysis results to meet customer requirementsExperience using analytical software tools, to analyze and reduce data to identify key characteristics and trendsExperience with mission critical and safety critical systems, components, etc.Experience with Agile or Kanban workflow, including tools such as JiraFamiliarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Core Standards: MDA-QS-001-MAP, MDA-QS-003-PMAP, MDA Instruction 5000.20-INS (ETR Process)Familiarity with the GMD domain and GMD Launch Support Systems hardwareHands-on mentality and a passion for fast-paced environmentsExperience with Finite Element Analysis and Modeling theory and application using industry standard structural analysis software (ANSYS, GTStrudl, ABAQUS, STAAD, Femap, NX Simcenter, NASTRAN, Creo Simulation or SolidWorks Simulation)DOORS and/or CAMEO exposureExperience with full product development workflow, initial design, analysis, revision, release, productionExperience with metrics driven process improvementPrior experience with the design, test, and/or integration and deployment of mechanical and structural components, systems, or subsystemsStrong self-starter with excellent interpersonal, written, and presentation skills, capable of communicating complex concepts clearly an

Created: 2026-01-15