Mechanical Engineer - Integration

Job Description & Responsibilities

Persistent Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Integration to join our team and be based in our Fort Collins, CO office.  As a Systems Engineer supporting our Air Force Communication System Programs, you will be a critical member of the Persistent Program Team.  You will create, modify, and maintain system-level mechanical drawings and assemblies using SolidWorks. You will support and facilitate system integration of Persistent Systems’ products, test planning and execution, report generation and delivery, and responses to RFIs and RFPs.  You will play a pivotal role in communicating technical challenges and new requirements to our engineering department as you strive to solve problems. This role requires excellent communication skills as you will be required to work across the entire Persistent Systems team including Sales, Field Operations, Programs Management, Engineering, and Quality to provide customer solutions.      

Position Responsibilities

• Maintain an expert knowledge of Persistent Systems products to build customer relationships through interpreting and developing their requirements   
• Create, modify, and maintain system-level mechanical drawings and assemblies using SolidWorks. 
• Develop system layouts, interface drawings, installation drawings, and other engineering drawings as required. 
• Create, maintain, and update Interface Control Documents (ICDs) defining mechanical, electrical, physical, functional, and/or system interfaces. 
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines and external/internal stakeholders to identify, define, and resolve system interface requirements. 
• Prepare, update, review, and maintain Government CDRLs and other contractually required engineering documentation. 
• Support the development and maintenance of system specifications, requirements documentation, technical reports, design documentation, and engineering analyses. 
• Assist with system architecture, functional decomposition, requirements allocation, and technical baseline development. 
• Integrate Persistent Systems products to meet complex system requirements  
• Develop and carry out test procedures that determine that the outcome of the integration has met the requirements  
• Convey system integration progress to the management team, and escalate issues and concerns expediently  
• Identifying short-term and long-term customer issues; provide information and data pertinent to deliberations, and recommending options and courses of action    
• Conduct Root Cause analysis to troubleshoot customers’ integrated system issues and collaborate with the product development and test engineers to resolve technical issues.   
• Developing test plans, methodologies followed by final reports and summaries for both internal developers and external customers   
• Defining integration strategies and methods and then planning them in accordance with established deadlines and time schedules  
• Creating and providing technical documentation that explains upcoming or existing integrations to non-technical individuals  
• Developing technical portions of responses to RFI / RFP and other similar customer requirements   

Job Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering discipline. 
• 4 years of experience with SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or equivalent 3D modeling programs 
• Experience creating and interpreting engineering drawings, assemblies, and technical documentation. 
• Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation such as ICDs, specifications, interface drawings, and engineering reports. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple engineering deliverables and priorities. 
• Experience with RF communications and/or network system integration   
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis    
• Proficiency in technical concepts such as wireless, mobile IP, RF propagation with an understanding of hardware and software concepts   
• Understanding of product development and systems architecture design   
• Experience working directly with customers and end users   
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, written and verbal   
• Must be available to travel up to 25% of the time   
• Ability to obtain a Secret US Security Clearance   

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering 
• Experience with ANSI/ASME Y14.100-200 Engineering Drawing Practices 
• Experience working on U.S. Government or Department of Defense programs. 
• Experience preparing or maintaining Government CDRLs. 
• Familiarity with MIL-STD and other government engineering standards and requirements. 
• Experience developing and maintaining Interface Control Documents (ICDs). 
• Net+ or Sec+ certifications   
• Experience with RF mapping and planning tools such as Cloud RF  
• Experience with wireless concepts such as MANET, Mesh, Ad-hoc, protocols and web architecture, with an understanding of hardware and software concepts   
• Proficiency in advanced technical software packages such as Wireshark and/or MATLAB   
• Possess an active Secret US Security Clearance   

The pay for this role can vary from $117,000 to $146,000 a year based on the selected individual's education and experience. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and veterinary benefits. We will accept applications on a rolling basis until the role is filled. 

Company Overview

Persistent Systems, LLC, a leader in defense technology, has been engineering secure Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) solutions since 2007, enabling joint forces and multinational coalitions to communicate, collaborate, and achieve mission success. Persistent created the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, a unified data network for unmanned systems, sensors, and software, empowering warfighters to accomplish tactical objectives across the operational area.  Built on the company’s Wave Relay MANET and Cloud Relay™ technologies, this ecosystem delivers a global data fabric for military, first responders, and commercial users. Persistent has offices in New York City, Colorado, North Carolina, Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming.