Mechanical Test Engineer

Mechanical Test Engineer

Company Overview:

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nations security and well-being.

KMS is a 2024 winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, we received the Providence Journal Rhode Island Top Workplaces award and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.

Position Summary / Objective

KMS Solutions is seeking a highly motivated individual to join a team of engineers and technicians providing engineering and technical support to the Ranges, Engineering, and Analysis Department at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport, RI. This multi-disciplinary team is responsible for providing systems safety, environmental qualification testing, and range sustainment in support of undersea warfare systems. Candidates with education and experience in engineering fields are highly desired.

Essential Functions

• Support Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT) including Shock, Vibration, Temperature, Humidity, Inclination, Pressure, Airborne and Structure borne noise, and Enclosure
• Evaluate EQT system requirements
• Lead test conduct, planning, instrumentation, data capture
• Provide acoustic, vibration and shock data processing and analysis
• Review and develop test documentation including plans, procedures, and reports

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline
• Two (2) years of experience generating supporting test and integration
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to all levels of the customer organization

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline
• Experience specifically with undersea warfare systems and/or Navy training range systems
• Specific experience with NUWC Division Newport

Competencies:

• Strong communication skills. Ability to communicate written and verbally to all levels of customers and company leadership.
• Capable of effectively working and problem-solving in both independent and team environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail

Work authorization/security clearance requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DoD clearance

Other Duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility:

No

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment and a lab environment. The office environment uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. The lab environment uses industrial test equipment and data collections sensors and systems.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Excellent listening skills are essential. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may need to crouch, crawl, or climb up to six feet in support of test equipment data acquisition setup. Must be able to lift up to 20lbs in support of test equipment setup.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. Attendance at prescheduled mandatory meetings is required. Must be available during the core work hours as determined by your contract/location and must account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain Full-time status.

Telework:

This position does not allow for telework.

Travel:

• Ability to travel CONUS; potential to travel OCONUS
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

AAP/EEO Statement:

KMS Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.

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