Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline required.
- 2–7 years' work experience in the field of mechanical design and/or analysis, preferably with development of diverse skillsets (fluid dynamics, civil/structural, materials, design for manufacturing, etc.).
- Experience successfully working in a collaborative integrated design team is essential.
Technical ExperienceWe do not expect that every candidate will possess all of the skills listed below, but are eager to work with candidates who demonstrate some of the skills below and a willingness to learn the following:
- Strong skills in mechanical design/design for manufacturing and structural/thermal hydraulic analysis
- Experience developing technical solutions based on analysis or testing
- Experience with 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks
- Experience with structural and/or CFD Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software such as ANSYS.
- Experience designing, maintaining, or operating mechanical components in industrial systems.
- Strong analytical skills with fundamental understanding of the underlying first principles of engineering.
Leadership & Communication Skills
- Persistent, questioning attitude and the ability to accept that in others.
- Ability to multi-task across teams of engineers and managers on various projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across functional teams.
- Ability to accept and grow from constructive feedback.
- Motivated to expand skills and knowledge, as well as tackle new problems and take on new responsibilities.
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Solution-oriented with a goal of enabling our client’s success.
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Logistics
Locations: Alexandria VA (HQ), East Lyme CT, Burlington MA, or Salt Lake City UT
Position Type: Full-time, exempt
Travel: 10–20% as required by project assignments, including client sites, test facilities, supplier facilities, and visits between MPR offices
Compensation: The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $150,000 annually. Actual compensation is based on several factors, including but not limited to experience, internal parity, education, and skills. We offer comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision), flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts, a 401(k) and profit sharing, as well as paid time off.
Work Environment: Collaborative and technically rigorous—you'll work on multiple concurrent projects across different industries, mentor engineers across technical domains, and continuously expand your expertise in a high-performance culture built on trust and respect.