Full-Time

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Deadline 3/18/27
Scientific Research Corporation

Scientific Research Corporation

1,001-5,000 employees

Engineering, integration, testing for defense systems

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Dahlgren, VA, USA

In Person

Travel up to 10%.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Mechanical Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
Combustion Engine
CAD
Visio
SolidWorks
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline
  • Eight years of experience in the areas of mechanical design and engineering including the design, manufacture, and testing of mechanical assemblies to prove operation of design
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate mechanical and electro-mechanical systems and products by applying principles of mechanics and materials
  • Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components
  • Demonstrated experience with solid modeling, finite element modeling techniques, and mechanical and thermal stress analysis
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and design project work to meet project objectives and requirements
  • Experience using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as Solidworks/Pro Engineer and Visio for creating or documenting system designs
  • This includes experience developing technical data packages and documentation in accordance with DoD standards and instructions
  • Demonstrated experience with extreme power internal combustion machines/engines
  • Demonstrated experience in shock/vibration modeling and simulation and highly accelerated life test/highly accelerated stress screening methodologies
  • A proven background and track record in design for manufacturability
Responsibilities
  • Planning, conducting, and technically directing projects or major phases of significant projects
  • Coordinating the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects
  • Interacting frequently as the organizational representative with the customer in the collection and translation of customer requirements to defined specifications
  • Making frequent contact with customers, teaming partners, subcontractors, and suppliers to obtain/exchange information, provide technical direction, and to assist in the resolution of technical issues
  • Identifying, defining, and solving complex technical problems which require a high level of ingenuity and innovativeness based on broad objectives from management
  • Encouraging optimum design within project schedule and funding limitations
  • Developing and delivering complex technical presentations to high level program management and customers
  • Leading major program and/or design reviews and major proposal activities
  • Performing extensive research and complex analysis on a major project to enhance the technical and economic development of the product and/or service
  • Completed reports or studies may be deliverable engineering products to the customer
  • Providing functional and technical guidance to engineers, or other organizations
  • Providing leadership and technical direction for a project team
  • Seeking new business opportunities in related technical areas
  • Identifying new customers and/or develops additional tasking with existing customers
  • Providing recommendations and assigning work to technical drawing staff
  • Filling this position is contingent upon award
  • Travel Requirements: 10% travel
Desired Qualifications
  • N/A
Scientific Research Corporation

Scientific Research Corporation

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Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced engineering company that provides engineering, integration, testing, support, and research and development services to the U.S. government, private industry, and international markets. Its work spans information, communications, intelligence, electronic warfare, simulation, training, and instrumentation systems. SRC designs and builds complex systems, integrates them into clients’ environments, conducts rigorous testing, and offers ongoing field support through laboratories and facilities that replicate real-world operation. The company differentiates itself through its broad, end-to-end capabilities across multiple disciplines, its long history since 1988, and its extensive network of engineering offices and state-of-the-art test facilities for both defense and commercial applications. SRC’s goal is to help customers meet emerging challenges by delivering high-quality products and technical services that perform in real-world conditions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • NAICS codes 541330 and 3364 position SRC for targeted DoD engineering R&D opportunities.
  • Federal contract eligibility through SAM registration enables participation in growing defense budgets.
  • Established business development contacts and ASTRO contracting relationships support pipeline growth.

What critics are saying

  • Leidos undercuts SRC on C4ISR contracts with 20-30% lower bids using $15B+ scale.
  • Anduril deploys AI-driven ISR sensors 40% faster, displacing SRC's traditional engineering contracts.
  • Low employee satisfaction at Camp Pendleton and Warner Robins drives talent attrition.

What makes Scientific Research Corporation unique

  • Founded July 1988 with established DoD relationships and ASTRO contract vehicle access.
  • Capabilities span C4I, ISR, cyber operations, and intelligence analysis across defense sectors.
  • 2,279-person workforce with strong ratings in Honolulu and Suffolk locations.

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Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

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