Entry-level Staff Mechanical Engineer role supporting design, build, and test of advanced electromechanical prototype systems for maritime/subsea and national security R&D. You’ll join Applied Physical Sciences (a General Dynamics subsidiary) in a small-company-like environment, working hands-on through the full R&D lifecycle. Standout perk: exposure to end-to-end prototyping and testing with field travel opportunities.
- End-to-end R&D exposure
- Field travel for testing support
- Excellent benefits and conditions
Overview:
Applied Physical Sciences Corp (APS) is seeking an entry level Staff Engineer to join our Mechanical Engineering group at our Pawcatuck, CT location. APS works on exciting, challenging technologies that will expose candidates to a wide variety of multidisciplinary fields and allow for unique growth opportunities and learning experiences. This position will be responsible for supporting senior engineers and project leaders with a variety of engineering tasks from design and development to assembly and testing of complex electromechanical systems. It will give applicants exposure to all parts of the R&D process, from first-principle analysis through to prototyping and testing of integrated systems. A successful applicant will possess good technical, problem solving, and communication skills.
APS works on exciting, technically challenging, research & development programs where multidisciplinary teams work closely to address difficult national security needs. This position will allow applicants to collaborate with subject matter experts and make meaningful contributions to project teams and their objectives. At APS you will work in a small company-like environment where technical excellence and work ethics are rewarded, and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged. This position will allow applicants to make meaningful contributions to the APS mission.
Job Functions and Responsibilities
- Design, analysis, and engineering of advanced prototype systems
- Fabrication, assembly and laboratory testing of systems at our Pawcatuck Facility
- Travel opportunities to support test equipment in the field
- BS in Mechanical Engineering Degree
- Experience with 3D CAD Software (SolidWorks)
- Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite or similar
- Fundamental knowledge of materials, strengths, and statics analysis
- Experience using mechanical engineering principles to design mechanical elements
- Experience designing with typical hardware and common systems (gears, shafts, fasteners, etc.)
- Ability to read and create mechanical fabrication drawings
- A basic understanding of shop tools is desirable
- Proficient at working independently as well as in an integrated team.
- Good communication and planning skills that support schedule driven, muti-task
- Ability to create and present work status for discussion and review.
- Knowledge and/or experience designing or working with subsea systems and components
- Knowledge of engineering calculation tools (Mathcad, MATLAB, etc.)
- Basic understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing practices
- Experience with microcontrollers (i.e., Arduino, Basic Stamp, Raspberry Pi)
- Knowledge of software programming languages (e.g. JAVA, C#, C++, Python)
APS, a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Dynamics Corporation, offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions. Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance. Please note, obtaining a security clearance is a condition of employment which typically requires US citizenship and a thorough background investigation.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and application using the form below, fax them to 860-495-1744, Attn: Human Resources, or mail to the company address. Please reference the requisition number and title of the position in the subject line of your submission.
EOE: Vet/Disability
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Job Category: Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Pawcatuck CT