Mechanical Engineer, Journeyman

KAIROS, Inc is searching for an energetic, experienced, and highly motivated Mechanical Engineer, Journeyman, to join our team. This position is contingent upon contract award. This position is onsite in Newport, Rhode Island. This position will research, develop, design, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanical devices.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports; Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements; Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental regulations; Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information; Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions; Utilize computers to assist in efficiently performing computations, and by permitting the modeling and simulation of new designs as well as facilitating changes to existing designs; Utilize Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) for design data processing and for turning the design into a product

Requirements

Strong customer relations, analytics, and documentation skills; Self-starter, highly motivated, strong work ethic with a commitment to quality; Microsoft office suite proficiency, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Ability to work within a challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented environment; Ability to work independently; Ability to multi-task and meet competing, deliverable deadlines; Detail oriented; Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear status and/or communicate issues; Ability to adapt to evolving technology; Proficient with CAD software and analysis tools (structural analysis, thermal analysis); Experience with systems engineering framework and reviews such as System Requirements Review, Preliminary Design Review, and Critical Design Review; Knowledge of manufacturing processes, material selection, and design for manufacturability; Experience with design, development, installation, and maintenance of rackmounted communications systems, including aircraft and ship-based equipment; Bachelor's level degree in Mechanical Engineering; 3 years of professional relevant experience; Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to complete the full background investigation; Active Secret Security Clearance

Benefits

Medical Coverage; Employer Paid Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term/Long-Term Insurance; Health Savings Account with Contribution by Employer; 401K Plan with Employer Matching; Annual Discretionary Bonuses; Paid Time Off; Eleven (11) Paid Holidays; Certification reimbursement program; Tuition Reimbursement Program; Paid Parental Leave; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Rewards and recognition programs; Community outreach events through our KAIROS Kares group