Fibertek is seeking a Mechanical engineer to support the Humanitarian Demining Program at Fort Belvoir, VA. The successful candidate will provide critical support to the HD Program engineering staff in the design, construction, systems integration, testing, and deployment of mechanical demining systems. This role demands experience in maintaining and repairing heavy construction and agricultural equipment, diagnosing complex mobile system failures, and performing necessary repairs and modifications in both laboratory and field settings.
Essential Job Duties:
Create 3D models, technical drawings, and blueprints using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and simulation software
Conduct design, construction and integration in the development of mechanical demining systems, to include components of those systems.
Run, repair, and maintain heavy construction and agricultural equipment.
Diagnose failures in diesel and gas engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems, and perform repairs and modifications.
Provide operational training for global partners and support test activities at domestic and international field test sites.
Record and analyze test data to produce technical reports.
Test and demonstrate HD equipment to validate performance against measurable requirements.
Create sketches, rough layouts, record data, make computations, analyze results, and write reports.
Prepare layouts and drawings for parts manufacturing and assembly processes.
Review project instructions and blueprints to determine test specifications and objectives.
Operate heavy equipment and perform welding and fabrication tasks.
Conduct mechanical fault diagnosis and fleet maintenance.
Conduct inventories of spare parts shipments and assist in the loading and securing of equipment for international shipments.
Complete safety training for shop equipment and obtain operator licenses.
Maintain a current passport and be willing to travel globally in support of the program.