North Wind Group · 12 hours ago
Mechanical Design Engineer (NWS 00852)
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelNorth Wind Services (NWS) is actively seeking Mechanical Design Engineers to contribute to national security in the science, technology, and engineering fields. The role involves developing detailed designs of hardware for laser, optics, and mechanical applications, requiring advanced technical skills and flexibility to work across various departments.
ConsultingGovernment
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform development, concept, and completion of detailed designs of hardware for laser, optics, mechanical and diagnostic applications
Apply advanced knowledge of 3D CAD modeling of design concepts using PTC Creo Parametric
Develop assembly and detailed fabrication specification drawings and documentation for all designs
Perform interference and tolerance stack-up analyses to validate form, fit, function and cost optimization of each design
Apply basic stress/strain analyses to substantiate sizing and material decisions of all components
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
US citizen
At least 18 years of age
Able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy
AS degree, or equivalent, with applicable experience in the mechanical engineering field
Working knowledge of developing design concepts with a broad background in its various sub-disciplines – mechanical, optical, and electrical
Experience within the scope of conception, design, fabrication and materials, prototyping projects from start to finish
Ability and attitude to develop a project from start to finish (should be able to provide examples from past jobs)
Demonstrated ability to produce and analyze tolerance stack-ups
Extensive working knowledge of parametric solid modeling
Experience creating fabrication drawings that utilize Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5)
Experience creating assembly drawings that show assembly and design intent
Experience working as a member of a project team with engineers, scientists, designers, technicians, and coordinators
Ability to present concepts and ideas in a clear and coherent manner both verbally and written to peers and managers in presentation form and report form, to small and large groups as needed and required
Ability to independently solve problems and achieve results on schedule
Skills in Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
Must be able to meet pre-employment requirements consisting of a physical, drug screen and background investigation under clearance requirements from the Department of Energy
Flexibility to work overtime to accomplish goals
Required to give a presentation that demonstrates essential and required duties and skills, knowledge, and abilities at the time of the interview
Preferred
Applied experience with the Creo Parametric / Creo Simulate
Applied experience with PTC Windchill PDM system creating Eng. Change Requests (ECRs) and Eng. Change Notices (ECNs)
Experience in reviewing and verifying the accuracy of work performed by peers and other engineering disciplines, as needed
Perform structural and/or thermal analyses to prove technical basis of proposed design to define materials, calculations for stress and strain, and the materials required
Benefits
Health, life, and disability insurance benefits
401(k) with company match
Generous paid leave
Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees
Company
North Wind Group
North Wind Group is a government relations company providing engineering and environment management services.
Founded in 1997
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carsen Jade Dye, MBA, PMP
Chief Financial Officer
John M. Bukowski, PG, PMP
Chief Operating Officer
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