Mechanical Design Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Apply engineering physics, mathematics, and materials science principles to support the design, analysis, manufacture, or maintenance of aerothermal and mechanical systems .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,200 - $126,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering design, particularly in creating and releasing engineering drawings, and applying principles of engineering physics, mathematics, and materials science to aerothermal and mechanical systems. Proficient in structured hardware development processes and 3D CAD design software, with the ability to conduct thermal and structural analysis.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Engineering Design Experience3D CAD Design Software KnowledgeASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning And TolerancingThermal And Structural AnalysisSecret Clearance Eligibility

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Hard Skills

Engineering DesignCreating Engineering DrawingsStructured Hardware Development ProcessesThermal AnalysisStructural AnalysisAerothermal AnalysisMaterials Science PrinciplesMathematics PrinciplesModel-Based Systems EngineeringSystems Engineering Principles

Soft Skills

Independent WorkTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree

Industry Keywords

Aerothermal SystemsMechanical SystemsASME Boiler Pressure Vessel CodeGeometric Dimensioning And TolerancingSecurity Clearance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply engineering physics, mathematics, and materials science principles to support the design, analysis, manufacture, or maintenance of aerothermal and mechanical systems
Develop or contribute to solutions for complex and challenging problems
Work independently with guidance
Actively contribute to an integrated design team
Create and release engineering drawings
Use structured hardware development processes and 3D CAD design software
Support thermal, structural, and aerothermal analysis as applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in an engineering design role
Experience creating and releasing engineering drawings
Experience using structured hardware development processes
Knowledge of 3D CAD design software
Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 Geometric, Dimensioning, and Tolerancing principles
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Nice to have: Experience interpreting, creating, and using engineering drawings
Nice to have: Experience conducting thermal or structural analysis
Nice to have: Experience using ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC)
Nice to have: Experience conducting or interpreting aerothermal analysis
Nice to have: Experience with model-based systems engineering tools
Nice to have: Knowledge of systems engineering principles
Nice to have: Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 Geometric, Dimensioning, and Tolerancing principles
Nice to have: Master's degree

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of values