Mechanical Engineer I at STC, an Arcfield Company in Middletown, RI

Summary: Arcfield is a company providing support to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center. The Mechanical Engineer I role involves providing technical support to naval assets and ensuring fleet readiness of Submarine Imaging Systems through various engineering tasks. Responsibilities: - This position will provide direct support to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Code 34 Imaging In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) Team. Tasking directly provides technical support to in-theater naval assets utilizing legacy and photonic imaging systems and ensure overall fleet readiness of Submarine Imaging Systems. Duties will include but may not be limited to the following: - Design, create and communicate requirements for Technical Data Packages (TDP) - Review, analyze, and effectively provide feedback for schematics, diagrams, and requirements for Technical Data Packages (TDP) - Develop test plans, test readiness evaluations, hardware installation, and troubleshooting recommendations - Assist in the analysis of Government Furnished Information (GFI) - Perform Trade Studies of mil-spec and Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) materials - Work closely with other mechanical, systems & electrical engineers to deliver fully functional solutions - Conduct and actively participate in cross-discipline design reviews - Collaborate with various stakeholders (Navy, government civilians, OEM, sub-contractors, etc.) - Independently execute system engineering lifecycle analysis and reports - Adapt appropriately to changes in program priorities and requirements - Support and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) by conducting requirements analysis, problem/deficiency reporting, researching technical solutions, identifying form fit function replacements, and recommending courses of action - Continue to expand depth/knowledge in technical disciplines through formal and informal learning - Integrate, test, and troubleshoot electrical and electronic hardware associated with Submarine Imaging Systems - Develop, implement, and test changes to the RF systems and associated test equipment and instrumentation - Perform Finite Element Analysis using related softwares - Provide recommendations for process improvements to existing Submarine Imaging Systems and operational processes - Develop program status reports such as technical assessments, risk assessments, technical recommendations or technical information Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline and/or applicable Navy experience - BS and 0-2 years' experience - One to two years' experience in Optical, Electrical, or Electronics systems - Candidate must be familiar with and demonstrate a basic knowledge of general-purpose and RF laboratory test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, power supplies, and function generators - Technical Writing skills are required - Working experience with electrical and mechanical CAD software's such as Altium Designer, LTspice, OrCAD and SolidWorks - Working Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software's such as Abaqus - Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Visio, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook - Position requires the ability to obtain a Secret-level security clearance with the US Government Preferred Qualifications: - Active Secret Security Clearance - Experience with PCB design - Proficiency in MATLAB - Proficiency in Linux-based systems - Proficiency in VISIO or similar engineering-oriented documentation applications Required Skills: Systems Engineering Process, Electro-Optical Systems, RF Test Equipment, Electro-Mechanical Systems, Electrical CAD Software, Mechanical CAD Software, Finite Element Analysis, Microsoft Office, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Multimeters, Power Supplies, Function Generators, Secret-level Security Clearance Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, Wellness programs, Other optional benefit elections