Senior Mechanical Engineer

Vision Point Systems, Inc. (VPS) is currently recruiting for a talented and motivated Mechanical Engineer to work on corrosion engineering projects to support various Department of Defense programs with the Navy and Marines. Duties include laboratory and field test plan development and execution;
executing coatings, materials, and corrosion tests;
field investigations and surveys;
scientific data analysis and report writing;
understanding military publications;
and technical writing.A qualified candidate may also lead small teams and/or projects, produce white papers, interface with external stakeholders, present at conferences, among other duties as required.
Requirements
-Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering, or other aligned engineering degree from an accredited college or university.
-5+ years of functional engineering experience (not just design).
-Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. Eligibility for a clearance requires US Citizenship.
-Demonstrated professional writing and presentations skills.
-Must collaborate and work well with multi-faceted teams.
-Must be solutions oriented.
-Must be able to think through complex problems and execute plans
-Must be willing to work interchangeably between Fairfax, VA and Bethesda, MD, when needed.
Desired Skills
-Experience in or supporting the U.S. Navy and/or Marines is highly desired, but experience or knowledge with any military branch is advantageous.
-Technical experience in mechanical, materials science/engineering (especially corrosion and coatings), and military/ship platforms is desired.
-Experience with data analysis and statistics is a plus.
-CIP Level 1 certification is highly desired.
-Some exposure to project management/planning would be valuable.
Benefits
Full time employees with Vision Point Systems qualify for a generous benefits plan to include medical, dental, 1x your salary in life insurance, and short and long term disability. VPS also offers 401k participation and matching. Highly contributing team members are also rewarded with flexible work hours, travel, and training opportunities when available.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status