Electronics & Lethality Hardware Staff Mechanical Engineer

Post Date

Sep 27, 2024

Location

Sterling Heights,
Michigan

ZIP/Postal Code

48310
US
Dec 05, 2024 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

MIC-737294

Pay Rate

$49 - $61 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

This position is for a mechanical engineer to design, develop, simulate, analyze and release mechanical Components and Subsystems for Military Electro-optical products. This engineer will also develop and analyze component designs and mounting provisions for various devices. The areas of focus will include mounting of precise optical elements and subassemblies ,developing electro-mechanical mechanisms used in sighting systems, developing various Fire Control sensors including Hand Controllers, Gyros, Accelerometers, Periscopes, Auxiliary sights, Muzzle reference sensors and others. Scope will also include simulation of various use cases as well as analyzing physical and functional effects of various inputs to a component or subsystem functional output.
Design subsystems and components to meet vehicle performance requirements including human factors, safety, environmental and mine blast requirements.
Conduct material selection/analysis and finish for commercial, military Electro-Optical system components, conduct detailed design of Electro-Optical custom components and also generate key characteristics, component specifications and perform component selection for supplier purchased parts. This scope will also require analyzing the impact of modifying coatings and other opto-Mechanical features and the resulting impact on performance
Lead various projects by conducting and overseeing analysis & design, drawing mark-ups, tolerance stacks and generating source data for engineering changes. Participate in integration reviews, fit checks, and write reports.
Provide support to prototype and production vehicle build and follow-up, develop technical corrective action formulation, troubleshooting and lead redesign activities.
Develop and Present design concepts and program status to functional and program management.
Perform testing and evaluation of Electro-Optical components in the GDLS Electro-Optics Lab.
Develop specific future concepts for SEOS hardware based on SME analysis of vehicle level general requirements.
Provide support to teaming agreements as well as business development activities to support new advances Sights and Electro-Optics products which includes Independent Research and Development (IRAD) efforts.
Ensure commonality/cross-leveling on Sights and Electro-Optics hardware and design approaches on all product lines.

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Required Skills & Experience

4+ years of experience as a mechanical engineer
o In-vehicle experience
Experience designing and releasing a component from cradle to grave
o Background in metals is preferred
Experience with CAD design
o Creo or NX preferred
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Military Experience or experience working at a Tier 1 automotive supplier
Teamcenter and VIS Mockup Experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.