Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer:Rdv-2430

deciBel Research has an immediate opening for a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer in Huntsville, AL.

Position Description:

The selected Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer (Structural Analysis) will support the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapons Systems (GWS) Ground Support Systems (GSS) product team and be responsible for analyzing complex systems and developing solutions to structural analysis problems. Establish design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test.

Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university.

Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 9 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 7 years of related experience, or 4 years of experience with a PhD.

• Years of experience for this role is capped at 15 years.

• Strong background in mechanical design, analysis, assembly and integration and environmental testing.

• Experience with design and development of precision mechanical components and assemblies.

• Ability to conduct trade studies of engineering analysis and present results in written format.

• Demonstrated ability to articulate technical concepts to other internal and customer teams.

• Finite Element/Finite Difference analysis experience.

• Computer aided design experience using Solidworks or equivalent CAD packages.

• Experience with thermal and structural analysis methodologies and software tools.

• Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment.

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs.

• Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance which is required to start.

Special Skills Desired:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering

• Specialty Engineering Experience: Environmental and/or Safety.

• Experience with mechanical overhaul procedure development at the equipment and system level.

• Experience conducting analysis of mechanical components and structures involving launch equipment, determining effectiveness, and creating written recommendations for increasing efficiency.

Applicant selected must have an active Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.