Junior Mechanical Engineer

LOCATION: SPRINGFIELD, VA 22009 One of the Washington Business Journal’s 50 "Best Places to Work in Greater Washington" for 2005 is looking for you to join their team! Raytheon UTD was recognized as one of the "Fast 50" by Washington Technology in 2005. Raytheon UTD Incorporated (http://www.raytheon.com/businesses/riis/utd/jobs/index.html), a wholly owned subsidiary of Raytheon, is a rapidly growing business with over 25 years experience providing excellent service to DoD, NASA, DOE, NIOSH, DOT, NIH, and the private sector, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to work at our Springfield location. We specialize in innovative hardware engineering solutions including underground navigational instrumentation, object identification and avoidance, various custom and specialized horizontal drilling devices and a variety of other products and services. Responsibilities: The successful applicant will work with other experienced engineers to take innovative engineering solutions from conceptualization through prototype development. The successful applicant will have excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of design and mechanical engineering concepts. The candidate will be responsible for product design, engineering analysis, production drawings, and vendor fabrication of prototype hardware. The applicant will be involved in all aspects of product development including conceptualization, design, analysis, supplier development, and prototype production and testing in a cross-functional team environment. The candidate will also contribute to R&D proposals and reports. Requirements: 2-4 years of related experience is ideal for this junior position. A BS in engineering is required, preferably in Mechanical Engineering. Candidates should be proficient in FEA and CAD (Solidworks preferred). Candidates must be U.S. citizens and posses an active Secret security clearance, Top Secret preferred. Raytheon UTD offers a very competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified candidates should apply online at www.rayjobs.com Use the requisition number above to search for this position. Raytheon UTD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of gender, religion, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, and/or any other legally protected status. To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE ©2008 Raytheon Company. All rights reserved. Raytheon is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and welcomes a wide diversity of applicants. U.S. citizenship and security clearance may be required.