Mechanical Engineer - Security Clearance Eligibility Required - AVT Simulation

Job Summary

The position of Mechanical/Hardware Engineer operates as a member of a team to design and test all aspects of mechanical equipment and or simulation hardware. This individual will develop, read, and understand technical drawings and documents and be able to translate them into operational mechanisms.  The position requires working as part of a team and reports to a manager.


Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

1. Leads design efforts of products such as engines, machines, instruments, controls, or robots.
2. Leads a design team to create design sketches, layouts, and plans.
3. Uses computer-assisted design (CAD) software to create preliminary and detailed drawings of the product.
4. Produces specifications for products and chooses raw materials and components to be used in production.
5. Builds models and prototypes of the product and tests the design.
6. Studies the test data and makes comparisons with similar designs.
7. Develops control systems and monitors production.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Require 5 (five) to 7 (seven) years of experience working as a Mechanical Engineer.
  Completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a Bachelor’s or higher degree.

Essential Mental Requirements

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills for documentation, intra-team, and interdisciplinary communication.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Capability to interpret data.

Essential Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required, which would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool, as necessary. 

Equipment/Software/Tools Used

• Computer
• MS Office Suite
• Computer-Assisted Design software (Solidworks, AutoCad, etc...)
• Precision measuring devices (calipers, micrometers, etc.…)
• 3D scanning tools

* US Government security clearance may be required and candidate must be eligible.

*Candidate has capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.

Our Heritage:

Founded in 1998 by an engineer, AVT Simulation is an Orlando-based, end-to-end systems integration and full-service modeling and simulation small business. Since our beginning, AVT's highly specialized staff of engineers has included some of the top leaders in the simulation industry. With an average of over 20 years of simulation experience, our dedicated staff provides specialized solutions for customers requiring on point solutions to complex problems.

AVT has always been a company that strives to make a positive difference in the lives we touch. These lives include our employees and their families, our partner companies and their employees, and ultimately the warfighters receiving our products and services. Our core values are so very important to us as a company. They guide us towards success. They make us a great company to work for and a strong partner to work with.

- People First
- Mission Excellence
- Do the Right Thing
- Commitment

People First is our first and most important core value because we firmly believe the success of AVT is directly related to supporting our employees. We have a lot of fun (with regular employee events and engagements), while still working hard to accomplish our mission of serving our military and the warfighter.

We’re looking for candidates that embody these core values, know how to have fun while working hard, and think they would thrive in an environment like ours. If you’re a self-motivated individual, then come join AVT. Come make your difference.

EOE - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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