CIS Secure is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer who will report directly to the Vice President of Engineering. 

Come join one of Washington's Best Places 2022 & 2024 to work and do good work for a great purpose! 

About CIS Secure Computing, Inc.

CIS Secure Computing, Inc. is a company that specializes in custom solutions of secure communications equipment. Our primary customers include organizations within the defense, intelligence, law enforcement, and homeland security communities whose missions depend heavily on their ability to communicate and exchange information in a secure manner and to operate in challenging physical environments.

CIS Secure Computing, Inc. serves the secure communications market as a leading provider of communications and computing solutions for government and commercial customers. CIS designs and manufactures a wide range of products, which include secure telephones (under the TSG protocol), secure computers (TEMPEST), encrypted tactical communication systems, secure tele- and video-conferencing systems, and a variety of specialty systems used in secure networks.

• Designs and develops solutions to modify OEM equipment for the secure computing marketplace in order to meet essential EMI requirements in accordance with the product development lifecycle.
• Develops mechanical and electromechanical products by studying system requirements, conducting trade studies, performing engineering analyses, designing components using solid mechanical engineering principles, managing the integration and test of prototypes, and supporting production.
• Ensures that assigned products are designed and developed in a manner that meets or exceeds system requirements in a creative and efficient manner in order to maintain competitive edge in marketplace.
• Utilizes concurrent engineering practices, such as, design for manufacturing (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and design for cost (DFC) in order to improve the overall design quality and profitability working in a cross function team of engineers.
• Designs quality mechanical components and assemblies, using 3D modeling techniques, in a proficient manner in order to maintain schedule objectives.
• Generates necessary documentation packages (specifications, drawings, BOMs, etc.) to facilitate accurate and quality production builds.
• Supports Manufacturing by developing the appropriate processes, tools, fixtures, and equipment to improve production and increase quality.
• Conducts thorough root cause analyses to evaluate issues in order to implement corrective actions and resolutions in a timely manner.
• Works effectively with other department functions, specifically Purchasing, Production and Quality, to ensure a smooth transition from product design to production.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops or training courses, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

OPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• This position anticipates 100% on-site work with regular hours, Monday-Friday.

WORK LOCATION AND TRAVEL:

• Primary work location will be the CIS Secure headquarters facility located in Ashburn, VA. Minimal local travel is anticipated for this position.

CLEARANCE:

• None

• Must meet the definition of a US person as defined by the US regulations:

  • Any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship
  • Any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder)
  • Any individual who is granted status as a "protected person"

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Degree is highly preferred.

CERTIFICATION(S):

• None

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Five (5) or more years relevant work experience designing and developing products in a medium- to high-level production rate.

• Excellent understanding in the design of electronics packaged products meeting either commercial or military level requirements including EMI.

• Proficiency with SolidWorks or other comparable 3D parametric software.

• Proficiency in the use of product data management (PDM) software to manage and control data items.

• Familiarity with ERP/MRP software.  M1 software preferred.

• Ability to conduct thermal or stress analyses using solid mechanical engineering principles or software analysis tools. 

• Proven ability to identify, analyze, and provide successful solutions to engineering problems.

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced production environment to meet schedule commitments in accordance with the product development lifecycle.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute in a team first environment.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills for interaction with staff and customers.

• Effective presentation skills and ability to professionally respond to questions and comments 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Specific vision abilities require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles; occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At CIS Secure and its associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Services and Darkblade Systems, we believe in promoting fair and transparent pay practices. We are committed to disclosing the compensation range for transparency and to set clear expectations for all applicants for this posting. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for the advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunity. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on various factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, education, geographic location, as well as internal equity, and alignment to market data.

Job Type: Full-time (onsite)

Pay Range: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Health Savings Account option
• Flexible Spending
• Vision insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay

CIS Secure is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.