MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Mechanical Engineer to join our team working in Crane, IN. This will be an onsite position
This role provides essential technical support throughout the lifecycle of ammunition and weapons systems from initial prototyping and design to rigorous field testing and deployment.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Generate and update high-fidelity technical drawings, 3D CAD models (SolidWorks/Fusion 360), and system layouts for specialized ammunition components and complex assemblies.
Support the Rapid Innovation Prototyping Laboratory (RIPL) by designing and manufacturing functional prototypes using advanced additive manufacturing (Resin, FDM) and specialized casting methods (Lost PLA/Polymer).
Assist in metallurgical studies and material testing to ensure structural integrity and performance of ammunition components under extreme operational conditions.
Coordinate and participate in live-fire and mechanical test events at NSWC Crane and Camp Atterbury.
Assist in data collection, instrumentation setup, and the analysis of ballistics and mechanical fitment.
Prepare technical reports, white papers, and specifications for Technical Data Packages (TDP).
Interface with senior engineers, Branch Managers, and external vendors to track project milestones and ensure the on-time delivery of mission-critical capabilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering technology
0-1+ years of professional experience related to manufacturing engineering
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Additive Manufacturing for functional mold design or low-volume production.
Familiarity with ballistics engineering and material stress analysis.
Clearance Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a current or active Secret security clearance.
Physical Requirements:
The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.
MANTECH is more than a technology company. We are a company dedicated to service, and we consider our work a part of the public trust. The people of MANTECH are privileged to work for the security of the United States, the welfare of our service members and veterans, the protection of our communities, and the cause of better health care.
We have served the nation for more than 57 years, and in that time we have continually changed and grown to provide the technology that government needs to meet new challenges. We seek people with the same strong ethic of service, creativity, energy, and dedication to serving our country.
We are comprised of more than 9,800 talented employees around the world. Nearly 40% of our employees are veterans. Many others come from the Intelligence Community, Homeland Security and federal civilian agencies. We understand our customers’ challenges because we know their world firsthand.
When Federal managers and military leaders face tough challenges in cyber, data collection & analysis, enterprise IT or systems and software engineering, they turn to MANTECH to get the job done right. These professionals trust MANTECH and stay with us for years because we understand their needs and tackle their most complex challenges head on. They know that reaching their goal is our ultimate objective.
