Mechanical Engineer

Johnson Service Group

Slidell, LA

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JOB DETAILS

LOCATION

Slidell, LA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is seeking a contract position for a Mechanical Engineer to work in Slidell, LA location.

Client is seeking engineers of all disciplines to support the United States Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program. For this program, client has developed the Cottonmouth® ARV, a recon vehicle to be feared and a force-multiplier armed to the fangs with advanced full-spectrum reconnaissance and surveillance sensors. Its expertly designed to defeat threats beyond line of sight and comes complete with cutting-edge technologies that will keep adversaries up at night. Cottonmouth was developed using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) that is Ground Vehicle Operating System (GVOS) based employing the Tactical Assault Kit Extended (TAK-X) framework for easy capability integration. This modern vehicle platform has superior mobility capabilities to tackle treacherous off-road terrain and waterways while keeping Marines safe thanks to its advanced survivability suite and Human System Interface (HSI) focus. Amphibious mobility, unrivaled versatility, and electronic warfare capabilities define a vehicle that is adaptable, stealthy and thrives wherever enemies hide. Our teams are engaged in multiple cutting-edge development programs for defense applications.

Perform hardware engineering activities within a team of Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineers.
Develop imaginative, thorough, practicable technical solutions to a wide range of difficult Mechanical Engineering problems.
Contribute to concept development as part of internal cross-functional design teams, including prototyping, production, and test support.
Perform detailed design of mechanical structures and subsystems using solid modeling, requirements analysis, trade studies, mechanical engineering analysis (including structural, dynamics, and thermal), drafting and tolerance analysis, and human interface design.
Prepare high-quality formal engineering documentations such as drawings, specifications, design presentations to customers, test plans, and test reports.
Support proposal activity, providing input to cost estimates and risk assessments.
Brief peers, management, and customers on design considerations and program status.

Qualifications:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including preparation of design documentation.
Effective presentation skills.
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Visio).
Desire and ability to operate in a team environment is required.
Desire and ability to lead teams or individuals in design, manufacturing, or troubleshooting taskings.
Experience with mechanism development, generating Free Body Diagrams, performing basic static/dynamic/structural hand calculations, prototyping, packaging, performance specifications, material tests, and research investigations.
Familiarity with and ability to use computer-aided design tools is required; Solidworks and Autocad are preferred, MagicDraw and Jira are a plus.
Experience designing tests for military environmental, shock, and vibration qualifications.
Temperament to work in the lab, shop floor, or office.
Familiarity with ASME drawing standards is preferred.
Ability to get a security clearance.

Education & Experience Levels
Experience levels will be determined by a hiring team. We are looking for candidates with a bachelors and/or masters degree in mechanical engineering, electro-mechanical engineering, or a related field.

*** JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.***

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About the Company

Johnson Service Group

At JSG, We Understand People

It is our mission to empower people, help our clients reach their goals, and hire motivated individuals.

Since our start in 1984, we’ve worked hard to establish our present position as the most effective cross-industry staffing and consulting solution available.

Headquartered in Chicago, IL with local offices throughout the United States and Canada, JSG proudly serves a diverse range of industries with the right solutions to help clients reach their company goals. Our client-centric approach enables us to create personalized solutions for businesses in need of top-tier talent. Our dedication doesn’t stop at our clients. We strive to connect candidates with opportunities that match their skills and goals. More than just a go-between, we are a dependable bridge, uniting top talent with suitable opportunities, facilitating shared opportunities and growth.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1984

WEBSITE

https://www.jsginc.com/

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