Mechanical Engineer II

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Point Solutions Group is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to work with a major space technologies client in Hagerstown, MD. This will be a 3-month contract opportunity with the possibility to extend.

Our Mechanical engineers research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy and improve cutting edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll conceptualize and deliver complex mechanical structures and systems and your technical duties include the design and development of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle.

Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements: Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps. Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity. Rarely lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.

Working Conditions: Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.) Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials. Rarely exposed to loud noises.

Must-haves:

• Practical Knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools (CATIA V5/V6 )
• Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

:

• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
• Experience with Commercial Derivative Aircraft
• Familiarity with applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
• Understanding of Engineering Simulation such as Finite Element structural Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Thermal Analysis
• Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing, and production processes

Education: Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and typically 2 or more years of relevant experience

Required

• CATIA DESIGN
• AEROSPACE
• MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
• DEFENSE INDUSTRY

Additional

• GEOMETRIC DIMENSIONING
• PRODUCT LIFECYCLE
• FAA CERTIFICATION
• PARAMETRIC
• CFD
• FEA
• THERMAL ANALYSIS