Mechanical Engineer

• Requisition Number: 27274
• Required Travel: 0 - 10%
• Employment Type:
  
  Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
• Anticipated Salary Range: $64,018.00 - $90,000.00
• Security Clearance:
  Secret
• Level of
  
  Experience:
  
  Entry Level

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5

ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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HII Mission Technologies is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Syracuse, NY.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with engineering leads, technicians, and cross‑functional teams to support the design, development, assembly, and manufacturing of advanced power, radar, and sensor systems for military applications. You will have opportunities to contribute to requirements flow‑down, concept development, rapid prototyping, mechanical design, environmental analysis, producibility assessments, and environmental testing.

This position involves working on complex technical projects that require strong engineering fundamentals and industry knowledge. The ideal candidate demonstrates attention to detail, creativity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn beyond their comfort zone, while possessing effective written and presentation skills.

• Support engineering research, design, development, integration, and analysis of complex electro‑mechanical products. Perform 3D modeling, 2D drafting, and computer‑aided simulations of concept designs.
• Create preliminary, draft, or final released technical data packages.
• Identify problems or deficiencies that shall require configuration or procedural changes.
• Provide inputs to project peers and technical leads.
• Comply with applicable AS9100 Quality procedures in the performance of duties.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field.
• Familiarity in 3D solid modeling such as Solid Works or related.
• Understanding of dynamic motion and thermal principles, calculations, and applications.
• Clearance:
  Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearance.

• Familiarity 2D drawings such as AutoCAD or related.
• Experience performing structural shock & vibration and thermal Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using tools such as Ansys Mechanical Workbench and Icepak, or related.
• Experience with technical drawing creation in tools such as Solid Works and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of metal and plastic fabrication processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of cable harness assembly materials and methods.
• Experience interfacing with vendors and customers.
• Experience with Solid Works PDM is a plus.
• Active secret security clearance.

• May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in‑class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs;
Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition…