VMS Mechanical Engineer - Missile System Design

Job#: 3014852

Location: Chandler, AZ (onsite only)

Telecommute: No

Clearance: Secret preferred (not required)

Shift: 1st Shift (9/80A)

Travel: ~10%

Hourly Rate: Starting at $50 / Hour

Apex Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Missile System Design to support a high‑visibility aerospace and defense program. This engineer will work within a Mechanical Engineering team to perform design, analysis, testing, and integration activities for missile system hardware. This is a full‑time onsite position.

• Perform mechanical analysis, CAD design, and/or mechanical testing of complex materials, structural components, or functional systems for missile platforms.
• Use advanced structural and product design engineering tools along with CAD software (Siemens NX preferred).
• Apply GD&T principles to mechanical designs.
• Adapt or improve heritage/legacy design features using sound engineering principles.
• Develop innovative approaches to engineering challenges and system design.
• Support engineering design, development, analysis, and testing tasks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and manage test programs to evaluate materials, structural components, or system elements.
• Oversee test activity execution and test article fabrication, including documentation and reporting.
• Prepare and deliver written technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 2+ years of engineering experience
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• OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 1+ year of engineering experience
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• Active DoD Secret security clearance preferred but not required
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• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands‑on mechanical integration experience (aerospace experience strongly preferred).
• Experience ranging from 3–15 years is highly desired per hiring manager.

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