Job Description

Position: Mechanical Engineer, Mid-level - FAA

Function: Mechanical Engineering

 

Location: FAA Service Areas /Cobec Site - DC

 

Remote Work Option: Yes, with occasional on-site duties.

 

Culture

Cobec is consistently breaking the current mold for delivering services to our government clients. What does that mean? That means believing in a “people first” mentality, building high performance teams and empowering people to make informed decisions without going through a large bureaucratic system. Cobec values the well-being of employees and bestows tremendous trust in those people to negotiate work and non-work obligations. Cobec is where someone can bring their whole self to work and be themselves, never having to compromise their authenticity just to fit in. Lastly, we believe in the work we do, the goals and missions of our customers and the interpersonal relationships we have with clients, stakeholders and our people.

 

Values and Expectations

The successful candidate for this role embodies the same values as Cobec. We realize experience is important, however; Cobec believes a person’s abilities and skills that align with our values (Relationships, Leadership, Passion, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, Quality, Teamwork, Diversity, Commitment, & Respect) are the most important drivers for success in this role.

In addition to exhibiting our values, a successful candidate for this role is expected to be a high performer, organized, dynamic, and have a positive attitude.

 

Job Summary

 

This position will provide experienced Mechanical Engineering support to Technical Operations within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

 

Years of Relevant Experience

 

The position requires 5+ years of relevant experience providing mechanical engineering support, specific experience within the FAA or FAA Technical Operations is desired and preferred.

 

 

Essential Job Functions

 

The following duties are normal for this position.The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related, and/or a logical assignment for this position.Other duties may be required and assigned.

 

• Candidate will apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts to develop solutions to complicated systems integration challenges and will be a key contributor to development of new principles and concepts.
• Develops material solutions and manufacturing techniques for complex FAA structures.  Performs static and dynamic design and analysis of mechanical systems, equipment and packages.  Collaborates with drafting for completion of model and drawing technical data package.  
• Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.
• Exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Design test plans, monitor performance/technical progress and coordinate the efforts of diverse stakeholders to develop solutions to emerging challenges while maintaining cost and schedule constraints.

 

 

 

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, candidates with degrees in Mechanical Engineering &/or other related engineering fields are preferred.

Master’s degree is a plus and may count as additional years of experience

 

 

Skills Requirements

·EG/Power Systems experience or Power Engineer experience

·Must be willing to work in a fast-paced work environment and be flexible to work on more than one program.

·Well-organized, reliable, attention to detail, demonstrated personal initiative.  Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.  Good interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate work with others.  Good oral and written communication skills.

·Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling with SolidWorks, and familiarity with PDM

·Basic knowledge of electro-mechanical assemblies

·Engineer with minimum 4-6 years of directly applicable mechanical-site design experience

·Strong analytical and technical writing skills

·Receive assignments in the form of objectives and establish goals to meet objectives

·Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

·Interact with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations

·Inspect construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering specifications

 

 

 

Security Requirements

Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years. Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance.

 

Travel

Occasional travel required as needed by client/s and/or company

 

EEO

Cobec Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state and local law.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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