Mechanical Engineering Tech I

Job Title

MECHANICAL ENGINEER II

Location

Jacksonville, FL 32201 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-Time

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Up to 25%

Security Clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Job Description

About LSI

LSI is an employee-owned company that employs dynamic teams of professionals - people with the finest technical expertise, a level of passionate creativity, and a truly visionary outlook who deliver innovative training solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations. Everyone at LSI has a personal stake in our success. LSI has over 300 training support experts, engineers, and craftsmen on staff who develop state-of-the-art high-fidelity training devices, complex computer-based, highly interactive distributed learning products, and comprehensive, dynamic technical publications. LSI employee-owners collaborate to deliver training products and services for a myriad of programs and customers, using leading-edge technology and proven processes.

Our mission is to prepare our military and allies to be battle-ready through cutting-edge training products and services. Our vision is to be the premier provider of military training solutions, renowned for our innovation and excellence. Through employee-ownership and teamwork, we will shape a future where every military service member is equipped to succeed in their mission.

Guiding Principles

• ESOP Sustainability: We do everything within our control to meet project budgets and schedules, so our ESOP prospers.
• Clear Communication: We project confidence in our communication using unambiguous language and providing clear purpose and direction.
• Pursuit of Excellence: We aggressively pursue continuous improvement both as teams and individual employee-owners.
• Customer Focus: Customers are both internal and external and we strive to give both our best efforts.
• Assume Positive Intent: Assume others are well-intentioned in their actions and seek additional information about the circumstances to help solve problems. Assuming positive intent in all interactions is the key to building strong teams and working together to solve problems.

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Mechanical Engineer II is a mid-level position that performs and assists with full-lifecycle product development. Also assists in the creation of production drawings, checks designs to ensure they meet customer requirements and our internal standards, and provides technical guidance to manufacturing.

• Perform and assist in full lifecycle product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture, and implement).
• Design systems and components that meet needs and requirements and ensure all designs meet both internal and external customer requirements and design standards.
• Conduct experiments methodically, analyze data, and interpret results.
• Evaluate final product's overall performance, reliability, and safety.
• Troubleshoot mechanical discrepancies on trainers and/or aircraft as required.
• Assist in creating production drawings for machined parts, sheet metal fabrication, and mechanical sub-assemblies.
• Assist in the development of process improvement programs to reduce development time, improve product quality and manufacturability and reduce product cost.
• May coordinate the efforts of drafters, technical writers, engineering technicians, and machine shop personnel as required.
• Must be capable of safely handling government furnished equipment and materials.
• Must be available to work a standard weekly schedule with overtime as required.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have a working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Working experience with product Data Management (PDM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science, etc.
• Must have knowledge of various fabrication and assembly including metal machining, sheet metal fabrication, and welding.
• Knowledge of industry and military specifications for materials, parts, and processes preferred.
• Must be able to travel.
• Must be able to obtain security clearance if required by the contract.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Aerospace Engineering with applicable specialty (i.e., mechanical or design)
• Two (2) years applicable mechanical engineering experience.
• Prior military with aviation maintenance experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of 3D scanning equipment and 3D printing a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: including Disability/Vets.