Mechanical Engineer, Sensors Development - STR
San Diego, CA
About the Job
About the Team
The Sensors Division at STR focuses on applied research and advanced technology development on innovative sensor system technology, from underwater acoustics and active/passive EO/IR to radar and electronic warfare. Our work spans the modeling, development, integration, and test and evaluation required to prove the capability at each step.
The Advanced Systems Development (ASD) Group within the Sensors Division supports the DoD and IC. ASD executes a broad portfolio of undersea and overhead technologies focused on advancing sensing capabilities in contested areas. The team develops signature exploitations, implements advanced algorithms and processing, creates novel sensing approaches spanning acoustic, RF, and optical domains, advances UUV designs and subsystem technologies, and fields prototype hardware to demonstrate impactful applications.
The Role:
STR is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support ongoing programs requiring the design and fabrication of sensor components, subsystems, and systems. These efforts will advance UUV system and payload capabilities, sensor array design and development, and sensor transducer designs.
In this role you will be part of a team focused on the design, analysis, testing, and implementations of complex underwater systems in support of customers seeking innovative solutions to complex and challenging national security problems. You will collaborate with fellow researchers and engineers on multi-disciplinary teams within STR to develop, build, test, and demonstrate novel systems.
The preferred location for this position is Arlington, VA.
What you will Do:
- Design, simulate, and fabricate mechanical structures in support of new sensor technologies and implementations related to sensor deployment, transduction, and orientation
- Develop manufacturing design and material solutions for initial prototype systems based on trade studies and engineering analysis that accounts for mechanical interoperability, performance, and survivability
- Demonstrate technical leadership within small, multi-disciplinary teams that may span hardware, software, and test & evaluation
- Clearly communicate with customers, stakeholders, and prime- and sub-contractors
Who you Are:
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government
- MS or BS degree with background in mechanical engineering or related fields
- Demonstrated relevant experience in component, subsystem, and/or system design meeting requirements (3+ years for MS, 5+ years for BS)
- Familiarity and proficiency with computer-aided CAD/CAM design tools such as COMSOL, AMSYS, SolidWorks
Nice to Haves:
- Breath of experience with designing solutions to survive harsh environments such as undersea or outer space
- Ability to apply novel, innovative, and interdisciplinary approaches to challenging engineering problems
- Experience in simulation and experiment design, data collection, and interpretation
- Interest and demonstrated aptitude for working on large, complex technical projects and teams
- Ability to interact with technical and non-technical customers and external teammates to understand their technical issues, frame potential solutions, and develop collaborative projects
- Effective written and verbal communication skills in engineering and non-engineering venues
STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.
STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.
Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.