Volt is immediately hiring Principal Mechanical Engineer in Indianapolis, IN.
As Principal Mechanical Engineer you will:
Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN supporting development of advanced airborne systems including podded communication link and sensor systems, airborne armament equipment, alternate mission equipment, cockpit displays, avionics, and radar systems.
Additionally, this role will support the integration of new and existing systems onto airborne, shipborne, and ground vehicles.
Our Indianapolis facility also supports a variety of other product lines serving multiple Department of Defense (DoD) customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career.
The Principal Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the design of new products and test hardware, as well as the improvement of existing products.
The engineer will utilize their mechanical engineering expertise during the proposal and concept evaluation, product development, production, and qualification testing phases of new product design.
The engineer will create design solutions that meet product requirements using 3-D CAD modeling software and will be hands-on supporting production, integration, and testing.
The engineer will develop solutions which leverage commercial off the shelf (COTS) products paired with custom hardware. The engineer must be capable of researching and distilling information from vendors and collating information.
The engineer shall perform design reviews, equipment integration, profiling, and testing. The engineer will provide leadership on mechanical issues to the project team, working closely with systems, electrical, and test engineers.
This is a 12 Monthfull time Contract opportunity.
The ideal candidate will have:
Required Experience:
Ability to work onsite at our Indianapolis, Indiana facility with an Integrated Product Team being hands on with hardware.
A minimum of fifteen years professional work experience required.
Experience in the design, integration, or testing of mechanical components and assemblies
Competent using 3-D CAD Modeling Tools (CREO preferred)
Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, (ASME Y14.5 standards)
Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to be adaptable to changing priorities and assignments
Experience capturing key characteristics & requirements for systems
Performing trade studies
Must be a self-starter, a quick learner, and be able to function in a dynamic environment, and have good time management skills.
Must have strong teaming skills, and good communication skills.
Expect at one or more of Aircraft Structures Design, Ground Structures Design, Electronics Packaging, or Platform Integration
Engineering Documentation Practices: Proficient to Expert
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) degree program
Pay Rate:$80.00 - $85.00 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please click here or call (866) -898-0005.
Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. ยง 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
