HART Technologies, Inc. is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our tactical systems development team serving Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD).

The successful candidate will apply robust mechanical engineering processes in a "hands-on" environment, working closely with the customer and end-users to develop hardware associated with a tactical control system. As part of the development lifecycle process, this position will participate in the installation, integration, and testing of the developed hardware both at NSWCDD and on occasion at other DoD locations working very closely with stakeholders, customers, flight personnel, and end users.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of electronics enclosures for DOD programs, ensuring compliance with military specifications for environmental protection, EMI/RFI shielding, and physical protection.

• Perform thermal and structural analysis of enclosures using finite element analysis (FEA) or other engineering tools.

• Select and specify materials for enclosures based on performance requirements, weight limitations, and manufacturability.

• Develop detailed engineering drawings and specifications for enclosures using CAD software.

• Collaborate with program electrical engineers to ensure proper thermal management and electromagnetic compatibility within enclosures.

• Work with manufacturing partners to ensure enclosures are produced to meet design specifications and quality standards.

• Perform or oversee qualification testing of enclosures to verify compliance with military standards.

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation for enclosures, including design reports, test reports, and manufacturing drawings.

• Support and mentor fellow engineers on the team

Required:

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DOD Security Clearance.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• Minimum 8 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) and FEA/CFD (e.g. Flow, Nastran, Altair, LS-Dyna, ANSYS, etc.) in order to structurally and thermally substantiate design.

Desired:

• Experience using manufacturing equipment to produce rapid prototypes; 3D printers, Laser Cutters, Waterjet, Milling Machines, Hand Tools, etc.

• Knowledge of DOD and NATO standards and certification processes

• Active DoD Security Clearance

Competitive annual salary plus paid time off, matching 401K, along with Medical, Dental and LT/ST Disability insurance for full-time employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Location: NSWCDD - Dahlgren, VA