Associate Mechanical Engineer

The MITRE Corporation • Bedford, MA • 8h ago

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us.

Department Summary:

Would you like to join a team of world class researchers and engineers commencing Summer of 2026 collectively focused on developing systems critical to national security? Are you seeking an opportunity to work in an environment where big ideas, sound technical arguments and sponsor impacts are valued? Then MITRE might be the place for you!

The Mechanical & Reliability Systems and Proto@type Development Department provides innovative solutions for electronic proto@types designed for advanced sensing, communication, and navigation systems on ground, airborne, and shipboard platforms. Engineers from this group are critical to all aspects of proto@type or system development, including conceptual design, system integration, fabrication, testing, and environmental qualification. We provide technical guidance through rigorous analytical, physical, and computational methods with data driven products to enhance decision making and risk management.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Candidate will be responsible for providing solutions that enhance mission effectiveness by applying an integrated approach emphasizing early design, mechanical analysis, and environmental testing as well as proto@type development. Candidate will have the opportunity to work with others in the interrelated fields of Mechanical Design, Mechanical Systems Engineering, Aeronautics, and Astronautics. Candidate will use 3D mechanical computer-aided design (CAD) software packages to facilitate the creation and independent review of complex geometries and drawings suitable for analysis and/or manufacturing (both traditional and advanced methods).

Basic Qualifications:

Typically requires less than 1 year of related experience with a related Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of related education and work experience

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.

Experience working collaboratively in a team environment and demonstrate excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills

Experience using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and generating mechanical drawings for complex mechanical assemblies

Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Experience conducting engineering analyses in the areas of structures, dynamics, or thermofluids, including the use of finite element analysis (FEA) techniques (ANSYS preferred)

Anticipated start date: Summer 2026 (for May 2026 graduates)

This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site

Preferred Qualifications:

Active Secret Clearance

Experience working on ground, airborne, or shipboard electronic systems

Experience developing and fabricating hardware proto@types

Experience with mechanical, reliability, and environmental test and evaluation such as use of vibration tables, thermal chambers, etc.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Secret

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$75,000 - $93,500 - $112,000 Annual

Work Location Type:

Onsite

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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Benefits information may be found here (https://careers.mitre.org/us/en/benefits) .

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