Position Overview
Coherent Technical Services, Inc. (CTSi) is seeking a Senior Mechanical / Electrical Systems Engineer with 10 to 15 years of experience supporting complex DoD and aerospace programs. The role demands a highly motivated engineer with meticulous attention to detail, strong time management, and a proven ability to guide engineering efforts from concept through production and delivery. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in both mechanical and electrical design, collaborate directly with manufacturing teams, and contribute to proposal development including labor and material cost estimation. Experience with aircraft systems is highly preferred. Location: Hollywood, MD 20636.
Key Responsibilities
- Engineering & Technical Leadership
- Lead mechanical and electrical system designs from concept through production and integration
- Review, verify, and approve mechanical and electrical drawings and technical data packages (TDPs)
- Ensure designs meet manufacturability, quality, and compliance requirements (MIL-STD, AS9100)
- Perform and/or review engineering analyses including structural, thermal, and tolerance analysis
- Support customer interactions including design reviews and technical interchange meetings
- Manufacturing & Integration Support
- Collaborate with mechanical fabrication, machining, sheet metal, welding, additive manufacturing, composites, and electrical fabrication teams
- Support prototype builds, First Article Inspection (FAI/AS9102), and production transition
- Resolve shop floor issues and drive engineering change implementation
- Proposal & Cost Estimating
- Support proposal development including labor hour and material cost estimation
- Develop and review Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
- Support RFQ/RFP technical evaluations and requirements traceability
- Program Execution & Team Leadership
- Independently manage multiple priorities and drive tasks to completion
- Mentor junior engineers and designers
- Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management
Required Qualifications
- 10–15 years of engineering experience
- Experience supporting aerospace and/or DoD programs
- Strong background working directly with manufacturing organizations
- Experience reviewing and approving engineering drawings
- Proposal development and cost estimating experience
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Technical Skills
- SolidWorks required; CREO / Inventor and AutoCAD a plus
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and design analysis experience
- Familiarity with NAVAIR and NAWCAD processes preferred
- Knowledge of AS9100 and MIL-STD engineering standards
Education / Clearance
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
- Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain at least a U.S. Secret Clearance; active clearance preferred
- Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Application & Compliance
EEO/Vet/Disability: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply online at http://www.goctsi.com
Candidate selected will be subject to a Government background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay: $110,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location
Work Location: In person