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Mechanical Engineer II

PDS Defense • Upper Saddle River, NJ • 13h ago

Engineering

Mechanical Engineer II upper saddle river, NJ Posted: 8/27/2025

Job Description

Job ID#:

212759

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II, in Upper Saddle River, NJ. Job ID#212759

Job Description:

As a Mechanical Engineer in the Defense and Aerospace industry, you will play a crucial role in the design, development, and implementation of mechanical systems and components for various defense and aerospace applications. You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, functionality, and reliability of mechanical systems while adhering to industry regulations and standards. Your expertise will contribute to the advancement of cutting-edge technologies and solutions that drive the defense and aerospace sectors forward.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Development: Create innovative and efficient mechanical designs for defense and aerospace systems, including components, subsystems, and overall systems, using computer-aided design (CAD) software and other relevant tools.

System Integration: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including electrical engineers, structural engineers, and systems engineers, to integrate mechanical systems seamlessly into larger defense and aerospace platforms.

Performance Analysis: Conduct comprehensive analysis and simulations to assess mechanical system performance, including stress analysis, thermal analysis, fluid dynamics, and vibration analysis.

Testing and Validation: Plan and execute tests to evaluate the functionality, reliability, and durability of mechanical components and systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

Compliance and Documentation: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and specifications for defense and aerospace applications. Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and reports.

Manufacturing Support: Provide technical support to manufacturing teams during the production process, including resolving design-related issues, reviewing manufacturing processes, and optimizing designs for cost-effective production.

Research and Innovation: Stay up to date with the latest advancements in defense and aerospace technologies, materials, and manufacturing methods. Explore and propose innovative solutions to improve system performance and efficiency.

Project Management: Collaborate with project managers to define project requirements, milestones, and deliverables. Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion of mechanical engineering tasks.

Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Experience: Previous experience in mechanical design and development, preferably in the defense or aerospace industry. Knowledge of defense and aerospace regulations, standards, and systems is highly desirable.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD software (such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD) and other engineering analysis tools. Strong understanding of mechanical principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.

Analytical Abilities: Ability to conduct thorough analysis, simulations, and evaluations of mechanical systems using appropriate engineering tools and techniques.

Problem-Solving Skills: Aptitude for identifying and resolving complex mechanical engineering problems, with a focus on practical and efficient solutions. Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to design, documentation, and testing processes, ensuring accuracy and precision in all engineering tasks.

Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities and project requirements.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

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