Mechanical Systems Design Engineer

Contract Professionals, Inc.
Job Title: Thermal Management Engineer – HVAC & Vehicle Systems
Location: Sterling Heights, MI (Onsite)
Position Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $46.43 – $50.00/hour

Position Overview
Contract Professionals, Inc. is seeking a Thermal Management Engineer to support the design, development, and release of heating, cooling, and ventilation subsystems for military ground vehicle platforms. This role focuses on powerpack (engine/transmission) cooling, electronics thermal management, and crew cabin HVAC integration.

The selected candidate will support subsystem architecture, supplier coordination, and validation efforts across prototype and production vehicle programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and integrate thermal management systems including powerpack, electronics, and crew HVAC systems

• Derive vehicle-level performance requirements and develop engineering design specifications

• Perform fluid flow analyses to size and optimize distribution systems

• Develop alternative design concepts and conduct trade studies

• Design, select, and integrate HVAC components and subsystems

• Track weight, cost, thermal, and power allocations

• Develop and maintain Technical Data Packages (TDPs) and release drawings per Engineering Release Plan (ERP)

• Prepare SOWs, CIDS, ICDs, SSPs, and support RFP activities

• Conduct supplier source selection and evaluate technical proposals

• Provide technical oversight to suppliers during design development and validation

• Support prototype builds, create test plans, execute tests, and generate validation reports

• Conduct lab-based engineering evaluations

• Lead investigation and corrective action for production or field issues

• Develop ROMs, BOEs, and project plans for future efforts

• Present at formal design reviews and prepare technical reports

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

• 5+ years of thermal or mechanical systems engineering experience

• Strong understanding of mechanical and thermal engineering principles

• Experience supporting prototype and/or production build activities

• Ability to travel up to 20% as required

• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance

• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting ground combat vehicle programs

• Experience with Teamcenter and Vis Mockup

• Experience managing supplier technical development

• Experience performing fluid flow analysis and HVAC component integration

Work Environment Requirements

• Onsite position

• Ability to climb on/off and work in/around military vehicles

• Must meet ASR requirements

• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends

About Contract Professionals, Inc.
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) is a workforce solutions provider supporting defense, aerospace, and advanced engineering programs nationwide. CPI connects experienced professionals with mission-critical initiatives supporting national security.

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.

NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.