Staff Mechanical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026.
SRC, Inc. is currently seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer. The selected candidate will fill an upcoming position upon task being awarded. This opportunity supports the Department of War (DoW) in their efforts to identify and defeat hard deeply buried targets (HDBT). This position requires a strong technical foundation in vulnerability and execution option ideation and evaluation of integrated technology into end-to-end WMD/HDBT programs; assist in transition strategies through Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). Strong ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary government, military and contractor teams.
What You'll Do
- Structural analysis, blast door response, support and production equipment fragility and WMD facility systems analysis (mechanical)
- 3D facility characterization
- Test design & data analysis, concrete/rock damage modeling, and improve models based on T&E results
- Analyze functions against requirements; provide initial solution(s) courses of action
- Contribute to the research, development, and integration of new sensor technologies, from concept development through prototype evaluation and fielding support
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or related engineering field with 8 or more years of experience
- An Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance (or be eligible at time of application for SCI)
- Experience with conducting blast effect modeling and simulation to support analysis of alternatives and technical development of potential capabilities to be tested
- Experience with equipment or structure design principles
- Familiarity with 2D/3D structural design tools
- Experience reviewing structural drawings
- Familiarity with military specifications for technical design
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce and present technical deliverables to government stakeholders
Ways to Stand Out
- Hands-on blast effect analysis, munition design and effectiveness
- Experience with intelligence community reporting and databases to conduct preliminary structural and systems analysis
- Understanding of advance breaching techniques and operational field experience
- Experience working in an agile or IPT (Integrated Product Team) environment supporting rapid development and prototyping efforts and field testing
What Sets Us Apart?
SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible®. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful - helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You’ll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals - with 20 percent of those employees having served in the military - in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.
Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Albuquerque, NM is estimated at $107,000 to $130,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or age, or status as a protected veteran or disability except as strictly required by applicable law. You are being given the opportunity to provide the following information in order to help us comply with federal and state record keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements, including requirements under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. 793, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), 38 U.S.C. 4212.
Learn more about SRC:
Location
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
- Employment Type Full-Time Salaried
- Experience Required 8+ Years
- Education Required Bachelors Degree
- Security Clearance Requirement TS/SCI
- Travel % 10