Design Engineers

VISTA Technology Services, Inc. (VISTA) is currently seeking Design Engineers (Levels II-IV) to support Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) systems, providing engineering and technical services across the full lifecycle of test site design, integration, and sustainment efforts. A hybrid work environment is authorized, with some required on-site support.

Overview

The Design Engineer will provide conceptual, preliminary, and detailed engineering design support for test site systems, facilities, and associated infrastructure, supporting research and development, testing, evaluation, and in-service engineering activities. This role requires participation across the entire engineering lifecycle, including:

Concept development
Engineering analysis and design
Installation and integration support
Test and evaluation
As-built verification and sustainment

Responsibilities

Perform on-site investigations and facility assessments to evaluate existing utilities, infrastructure, and system capacity for proposed T&E programs
Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design packages, including:
Machinery and equipment arrangement concepts
Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and structural systems
Utilities interface requirements
Create and maintain computer-aided design (CAD) models (e.g., AutoCAD) to support:
Piping systems
Structural and rigging concepts
System integration and test site configuration
Conduct engineering analyses, including:
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Mechanical, structural, and fluid systems analysis
System performance and integration studies
Modify and integrate existing facility and system designs to accommodate:
New or upgraded equipment
Mechanical, electrical, piping, and structural systems from multiple vendors
Develop comprehensive drawing packages for fabrication, installation, testing, and operation of systems and equipment
Support development of engineering documentation, including:
Design calculations and specifications
Material lists and long-lead procurement inputs
Technical reports and engineering analyses
Prepare and support design reviews and engineering milestones, including:
Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR)
Critical Design Reviews (CDR)
Integrated Test Readiness Reviews
Support installation, test, and evaluation activities, including:
On-site engineering support
Resolution of technical issues and RFIs
Verification of design implementation
Perform as-built validation and documentation updates to ensure configuration accuracy
Review all drawings and deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards and provide Quality Assurance (QA) documentation
Basic Qualifications

Design Engineer II

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Industrial Design
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in mechanical, structural, or electrical/electronic design
Experience with CAD tools and engineering drawing development

Design Engineer III

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Industrial Design
Minimum 7 years of professional experience in mechanical, structural, or electrical/electronic design
Experience supporting multi-disciplinary system integration
Professional Engineering (PE) License preferred

Design Engineer IV

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Industrial Design
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in mechanical, structural, or electrical/electronic design
Extensive experience leading design efforts and supporting complex engineering programs
Professional Engineering (PE) License required

Required Skills (All Levels)

Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools (e.g., AutoCAD)
Experience with:
Mechanical, electrical, structural, and/or fluid system design
Engineering drawings and model development
Knowledge of:
Material specifications
Fabrication methods
Applicable safety, mechanical, electrical, and structural standards and codes
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment supporting HM&E systems
Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

For this position, VISTA will consider only applicants with an active DoD security clearance.

To learn more about VISTA and to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.vistatsi.com.

VISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans Employer.
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