(VMS) Mechanical Engineer - Missile System Design jobs in United States
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Apex Systems · 3 days ago

(VMS) Mechanical Engineer - Missile System Design

Apex Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Missile System Design to support a high-visibility aerospace and defense program. This role involves performing design, analysis, testing, and integration activities for missile system hardware as part of a Mechanical Engineering team.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringMissile System DesignCAD SoftwareGD&T PrinciplesAerospace ExperienceTechnical ReportingCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 2+ years of engineering experience, OR Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 1+ year of engineering experience
Active DoD Secret security clearance preferred but not required

Preferred

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

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Other insurance plans
ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
401K program
HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
Corporate discount savings program
Other discounts
On-demand training program
Access to certification prep
Library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars
Certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
Dedicated customer service team for our Consultants
Certified Career Coach

Company

Apex Systems

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Apex Systems, a division of On Assignment, provides organizations with IT staffing solutions to address gaps in their current workforce.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Roger Wahman
Chief Technology Officer - SVP
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Andrea Schiola
Global Head of Technology Partnerships, SVP, Principal
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