Employment Opportunities MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER  Summary: We need an Engineer with the CAD skills, a highly creative problem solving aptitude, and a strong intuitive sense about designing mechanical systems. This position is mid-level support position for the engineering staff in all aspects of mechanical design from concept, development, validation and detailed design requiring a fair amount of autonomy and hands-on activity. Candidate MUST have prior experience and be highly proficient in Pro/Engineer Wildfire 2.0-3.0 as this position will require the candidate to hit the ground running from day one. Applicant Requirements: • A minimum of a BS degree in related discipline is required. • 4000+ hours recent Pro/E experience in mechanical design. • Must be familiar with drawing conventions including geometric tolerances. • Familiarity with basic material properties, strengths and stress formulas. • Strong mathematical skills (Trig and Algebra). • Candidate must have a strong mechanical aptitude as well as a basic understanding of electrical wiring diagrams. • Ability to keep track of the global goals and “see the big picture” while focusing on the details. • Applicant must be able to read blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams, and be able to work to verbal and written instructions. • Strong computer background and familiarity with common office applications is critical. • The applicant needs to be self-motivated, able to multi-task, work independently on assignments with minimal oversight or direction, be quality-oriented and safety conscious. • Good communication and customer relationship skills are required. • Candidate must be a US citizen. Job Roles and Tasks: • Support the mechanical engineering group in all aspects of design from tooling to flight hardware. • Strong emphasis on quick-turn concept design with Pro/E models. • Support proposal and presentation efforts through CAD models and illustrations. • Create drawing packages for hardware ranging from prototypes to final design packages. • Generate Bill of Materials for Assemblies. • Additional tasks will include supporting prototyping, hardware assembly, development testing and product qualification. If you are a driven, motivated person and want to join a rewarding, fast-paced environment, please submit your  resume and a cover letter summarizing your design, engineering and Pro/E experience and proficiency to keith.krasnowski@systima.com. PROJECT ENGINEER Summary: This position will provide Engineering Support for projects requiring the application and demonstration of aerospace and defense systems.  The focus of the position will be on the design, development and demonstration of advanced technologies in support of military and aerospace development programs.  The position will assist in leading all phases of development including conceptual level design and analysis, full scale system development, prototype hardware design, fabrication, and system testing. Representative Duties: ·        The position scope will focus on the use of mechanical systems necessary to develop and demonstrate systems for demonstration on ground and flight vehicles.  ·        Work will involve team-oriented participation in the development and conduct of projects requiring mechanical system development. ·        The candidate will assist the program manager and current product owners and may eventually become the lead program engineer/manager providing customer presentations and submittals and to coordinate activities with other internal organizations such as engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test. ·        The PE will be expected to perform engineering analysis as required in support of trade studies and program tasks. ·        Candidate will assist the project manager in planning, assuring completion of client goals on time, within budget and ensuring products conform to the highest standards of excellence in terms of accuracy, completeness, and presentation.  ·        Responsibilities include support of business development and project performance efforts that address customer needs.  Candidate will be required to effectively interact with clients for business development including needs definition, proposal presentations, and project definition and reviews.  ·        Candidate is also required to effectively interact with technical staff for proposal development and project performance.  Level of Knowledge and Education: B.S. or M.S. Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.  The ideal candidate will possess 5 to 7 years of experience in mechanical development of aerospace systems with exposure to electromechanical systems.  Candidate must have background and experience with structural analysis, dynamics/ kinematics, advanced high-strength materials, CAD and machine design.  Ability to develop, plan and execute projects is required. Candidates for consideration must be a U.S. citizen, will be subject to a government background security investigation, and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. .  If you are a driven, motivated person and want to join a rewarding, fast-paced environment, please submit your  resume and a cover letter summarizing your qualifications  and proficiency to Carrie.sperlin@systima.com.