Senior Mechanical Engineer

Description

JOB TYPE:  FULL-TIME

COMPETITIVE SALARY, COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS AND A COMPANY THAT CARES!

Relocation Available

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc., an EOE Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans employer, is an established Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Department of Defense, government contractor with core competencies in Information Assurance, Cyber Security and Systems Engineering. With offices on both the East and West coasts, an inviting culture and above-standard benefits, opportunity abounds for the right individual!

Senior Mechanical Engineer – 24-012 – San Diego, California

AUSGAR Technologies has a new opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team of smart and innovative technical team members working in the Point Loma area of San Diego, California.

Support NIWC PAC Radiation Detection, Implementation and Computation (RADIAC) program. RADIAC develops new radiation detection capabilities and supports the transition to field users. Mechanical engineering is essential to ensuring these systems survive in harsh environments and operate on various platforms. A critical element of this program’s success is rapidly prototyping new radiation detection systems and then iteratively testing and refining the design. Successful projects transition into low-rate system production and sustainment. Support NIWC PAC Radiation Detection, Implementation and Computation (RADIAC) program. RADIAC develops new radiation detection capabilities and supports the transition to field users. Mechanical engineering is essential to ensuring these systems survive in harsh environments and operate on various platforms. A critical element of this program’s success is rapidly prototyping new radiation detection systems and then iteratively testing and refining the design. Successful projects transition into low-rate system production and sustainment. 

• Provide mechanical designs to refine requirements, bound trade space and obtain stakeholder input.
• Support rapid prototyping of new radiation detection systems including housings, mounting, pressure vessels and integration onto manned and unmanned platforms.
• Support testing and evaluation of emerging capabilities including performance, environmental and usability testing. 
• Support low-rate production with designing for manufacturability, documentation and process improvement.
• Assist in updating documentation for system and program technical descriptions.
• Provide frequent updates to client and team throughout the life cycle of projects.

Requirements

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Active secret clearance required or ability to obtain one.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university and 10 years of related work experience required.
• Experience leading a small technical team in the development and engineering of customer requirements.
• Experience conducting analysis of testing output, which includes the review, evaluation, determination and recommendations of appropriate actions to resolve quality deficiency required.
• Experience conducting research; prototype design; evaluation, prototype, developmental, qualification and operational evaluation, testing, product engineering, electronics integration, test fixture design and prototyping, value engineering and systems integration required.
• Experience with 3D parts printing.
• SolidWorks/SolidEdge experience to include 3D printing designs drafted from the software.
• Familiarity with use and analysis of results of Valgrind.
• Familiarity with carbon fiber fabrication techniques desired.
• Familiarity with radiation detectors desired.
• Strong documentation and communication skills. 
• Expected travel: 10%

Salary range:  $120-150K

An essential qualification for this position is successfully obtaining a security clearance issued by the Federal Government, which may require successful completion of a background check. 

AUSGAR’s salary range is dependent upon a variety of factors, which include experience, skills, education, certifications and geographical location. Our salary range includes a base salary and excellent benefits package as part of our total compensation. 

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for females, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need assistance in completing the application, you have the right to request reasonable accommodation. Please e-mail us at jobs@ausgar.com if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.ausgar.com careers page as a result of your disability.