Mechanical Design Engineer

Vision Point Systems

. Draft in CAD and potentially design tooling for castings .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in CAD design and modeling, particularly with SOLIDWORKS, while applying knowledge of metallurgy and finite element analysis to support casting design and tooling. Capable of effective communication and collaboration with teams, including travel to support operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CAD DesignSOLIDWORKS ProficiencyFinite Element AnalysisMetallurgy KnowledgeUS Citizenship

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Hard Skills

CAD DraftingFinite Element ModelingHeat Transfer CalculationsFluid Systems AnalysisTooling Design

Soft Skills

High-Level CommunicationTeam Support

Tools & Technologies

SOLIDWORKSAutodeskComputational Fluid Dynamics Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Naval Surface Warfare CenterMetallurgical ProcessingFoundry OperationsCasting DesignRAMP Facility

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft in CAD and potentially design tooling for castings
Support the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division and the Rapid Applied Materials Processing facility
Design castings, including sand molds, lifting rigs, and other tooling
Apply CAD skills alongside hand calculations of heat transfer and fluid systems
Learn basic commercial finite element and computational fluid dynamics software
Apply modeling skills to finite element simulations for heat transfer when highly qualified
Learn and apply basic metallurgy of castings to assist with research and design
Travel to the RAMP facility in Memphis, Tennessee at least once a month to assist with operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, civil, metallurgy, materials science/engineering, or similar is required
0–3 years of experience using SOLIDWORKS or comparable Computer Assisted Drawing (CAD) software
Working knowledge of CAD software such as SOLIDWORKS or Autodesk
Ability to support the NAVSEA team based out of Carderock, MD and travel to Memphis, TN at least once a month
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
US Citizenship required
Ability to communicate at a high level in both written and verbal formats
Desired but not mandatory: Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS
Desired but not mandatory: Experience using finite element software; academic experience is acceptable
Desired but not mandatory: Experience with foundry operations or metallurgical processing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance (1× annual salary)
Short- and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with company matching
Paid Training and Professional Development
Flexible work hours (when project and client schedules permit)