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The Candidate will develop mechanical and structural design products for defense and space projects. The Candidate will help create conceptual designs, present at milestone reviews, attend program meetings, draft reports, and produce high-quality drawing products. The candidate will be responsible for applying sound mechanical engineering and design principles in the development of machined, structural, fabricated, sheet metal, and composite components. The Candidate will also be responsible for requirement definition, bill of material development, and managing program tasks and schedules. The Candidate will practice clear communication between vendors, Outpost, and our customers. The Candidate’s final designs will require sound engineering processes, such as design for manufacturing, drawing production, & PDM/PLM/configuration management. The Candidate must also report technical, schedule, and budgetary risk to management.\nCommunication skills are strongly desired. The Candidate must be self-motivated and produce excellent work that exceeds customer expectations. The Candidate must always present a professional demeanor while representing Outpost Technologies to customers and stakeholders.\nThe posted compensation range represents the expected pay range for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may be higher or lower than the stated range based on factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized expertise, geographic considerations, market conditions, and alignment with internal compensation structures and government contracting requirements.\nBasic Qualifications:\nCandidate must possess a Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university.\nCandidate must have 3-10 years of Mechanical Engineering experience. 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