Mechanical Engineer - Design
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026.
Mechanical Engineer - Design
Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the complete system design lifecycle, from requirements definition through manufacturing and integration. This position works with an interdisciplinary team of analysts, systems engineers, designers, and manufacturing engineers to develop and document mechanical systems and components using design for manufacturing (DFM) principles.
The Mechanical Engineer will create 3D models, detailed engineering drawings, components, and large assemblies using SolidWorks. All engineering work products must meet customer requirements, applicable design standards, and ATS policies and procedures for documentation, peer review, and configuration management.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the mechanical design lifecycle, including requirements definition, detailed design, manufacturing support, and system integration.
- Develop 3D CAD models and engineering drawings for mechanical components, large assemblies, and systems using SolidWorks.
- Apply design for manufacturing (DFM) principles to develop designs that account for manufacturing requirements and practical production considerations.
- Perform engineering calculations to evaluate design options and support technical decisions.
- Collaborate with analysts, systems engineers, designers, and manufacturing engineers to develop and document integrated design solutions.
- Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
- Use product data management (PDM) systems to maintain version control and manage design documentation.
- Prepare and maintain engineering documentation in accordance with applicable design standards and customer application requirements.
- Participate in design and peer reviews, incorporating feedback into engineering work products.
- Follow ATS policies and procedures for engineering documentation, peer review, and configuration management.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience creating 3D models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
- Demonstrated experience designing individual components and large assemblies in SolidWorks.
- Experience using product data management (PDM) systems for version control and design documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to perform engineering calculations to support design decisions.
- Experience applying geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary engineering design team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Currently possess or have the ability to obtain Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- 8 or more years of experience performing mechanical design tasks using SolidWorks 3D CAD software.
- Experience documenting product and manufacturing information (PMI) using model-based definition (MBD).
- Familiarity with military standards and Department of Defense (DoD) practices, including MIL-STD-130.
- Experience performing finite element analysis (FEA).
- Experience designing components for high-rate production exceeding 500 units per year.
- Experience designing composite structures.
- Experience designing components for additive manufacturing, particularly metal additive manufacturing.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with production and manufacturing vendors to incorporate practical manufacturing limitations and production efficiencies into component designs.
- Demonstrated experience supporting systems engineering activities for defense systems.
- Experience using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools, such as Cameo.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Drug-Free Workplace:
ATS is a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited. All candidates who receive conditional offers of employment are subject to drug testing.
E-Verify:
ATS is an E-Verify employer.
Export Control Regulations:
Applicants for employment at ATS must be a U.S. citizen or national.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment equal to those enjoyed by other employees.