Position Description:

Outpost Technologies is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer 3 to create unique solutions for complex problems for the defense, space, and commercial fields; strengthen current core competencies; and introduce new skillsets within our growing business.

Position Responsibilities:

Lead Outpost Technologies’ mechanical and structural hardware development for defense, space, and commercial projects.
Inform requirements development, conduct conceptual designs, present at milestone reviews, attend program meetings, draft reports, and produce and review high-quality drawing products.
Apply sound mechanical engineering and design principles in the development of machined, structural, fabricated, sheet metal, and composite components.
Define component specification and Bill of Material development requiring clear communication between vendors, Outpost, and our customers.
Design mechanical and integrated systems using sound engineering processes such as design for manufacturability, drawing production, & PDM/PLM/configuration management.
Manage technical, schedule, and budgetary risk and is capable to report to management and/or customers.

Excellent communication skills are required. The Candidate must be self-motivated and produce excellent work that exceeds customer expectations. The Candidate must always present a professional demeanor while representing Outpost Technologies to customers and stakeholders. The Candidate should also be aware of future business opportunities and show initiative in pursuing these endeavors.

Basic Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university is required.
A minimum of 13+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience is expected. Graduate degrees, military service, or technical accreditations/certifications may be substituted where applicable.
Strong leadership skills suitable for guiding multidisciplinary design teams are essential.
Proficiency with CAD software and familiarity with configuration management processes is required.
Experience drafting, reviewing, and releasing mechanical drawings in accordance with ASME Y14 standards is necessary.
Residency in or willingness to relocate to the Huntsville–North Alabama area is required.
A solid understanding of engineering development processes from requirements definition through operations is expected.
Demonstrated project and task management skills and/or relevant experience are necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference shown to candidates who have experience and/or working knowledge with:

SOLIDWORKS MCAD software package
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Finite Element Modeling software packages
Product Data Management (PDM) systems
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
Software development and hardware-in-the-loop testing
Proposal Development and Opportunity Capture
Prototyping and Manufacturing Technologies
DoD requirements development, test plans and procedures, or test support
Travel up to 4 weeks (10 workdays) per year

Benefits:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Matching
Paid Time Off
Comp Time Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance