Mechanical Engineer III

Position Overview

SSI seeks a Mechanical Engineer III to provide Test Equipment Engineering support to the U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division and the Surface Missile Technical Representative Office in Tucson, AZ. In this role, you will calibrate, test, and repair instruments and test equipment, prepare documentation, evaluate lifecycle support plans, and support integration activities to ensure systems meet established standards. You will work with a talented team in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Calibrate, test, and repair electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic instruments and equipment according to blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Prepare and distribute planning, presentation, and follow-up documentation for systems test equipment.
• Evaluate and provide recommendations on lifecycle support plans for surface weapons test equipment.
• Monitor and verify progress of demonstrations and certifications; conduct engineering reviews and failure investigations.
• Witness integration activities, qualification tests, and test readiness reviews for surface weapons systems.
• Support the development and execution of tests to ensure hardware and software meet documented requirements.
• Review and assess systems engineering and test equipment documentation for various design and peer reviews.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with 10 years of professional experience
• Knowledge of test equipment electrical engineering principles, methods, and techniques
• Professional certification in one or more specific technologies may be required
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and other pertinent software applications
• Must obtain and maintain at least a U.S. DoD SECRET Clearance (preferred TOP SECRET) throughout employment

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Competitive salary
• Benefits: Company-subsidized PPO Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Education Assistance and Company-subsidized Corporate Fitness Program
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (with option to increase coverage)
• Company-paid Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible hours and opportunities for on-the-job training