Mechanical Engineer

BlueHalo, an AV company, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated junior level Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of the MAST Surrogate Missile System, a cutting-edge capability developed by our Directed Energy/Kinetic Effectors (DEKE) Group. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, hands-on experience with CAD tools like SolidWorks, and a desire to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment on mission-critical defense technology.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a premier defense program through mechanical design, hardware development, and field integration.

Key Responsibilities

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  Develop 3D models and technical drawings using SolidWorks to support missile system component design

  
  
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  Assist in testing and troubleshooting missile prototypes to resolve mechanical performance issues

  
  
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  Validate Bill of Materials (BOMs) for hardware builds and subassemblies

  
  
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  Perform hands-on integration and testing of mechanical systems in lab and field environments

  
  
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  Work closely with cross-functional engineering and program teams to meet technical and schedule objectives

  
  
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  Support travel (10-25%) to remote test sites for field integration and system testing

  
  

Required Qualifications:

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  Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

  
  
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  0-5 years of relevant engineering experience

  
  
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  U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

  
  
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  Strong understanding of core mechanical engineering principles

  
  
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  Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software

  
  
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  Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% and work in field environments (including walking 1+ mile on uneven terrain and lifting up to 50 lbs.)

  
  
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  Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

  
  
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  Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-focused environment

  
  

Preferred:

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  Background in missile systems, aerospace, or mechanical design

  
  
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  Experience working in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments

  
  
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  Field testing experience at weapon or missile system test ranges

  
  
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  Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM or similar design data management tools