Manufacturing Engineer

Position Overview (Summary/Objective):

You will benefit from working side by side with a talented and experienced group of professionals.  Day to day activities can involve significant interaction with various functional groups such as Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Test Engineering and Manufacturing, allowing for additional broad learning opportunities.  From designing your own tools, performing the supporting analysis, writing assembly procedures, leading the team in hardware assembly and test, presenting to the team and the customer, through to delivery.

 

Responsibilities:

 As a Manufacturing Engineering, you will be supporting the detail design, analysis, integration and test of advanced optical and electro-mechanical systems for state-of-the-art military (ground, airborne, space) systems. You’ll be responsible for:

• Design, detailing, and the analysis of tooling and/or test fixtures, coordinating engineering changes, writing assembly procedures, leading/supporting assembly and test, compiling and presenting designs and analysis to the engineering teams. Assisting in hands-on floor work. Assist with 3D printing of tooling and flight simulated parts.
• Understand optical systems, the mounting and alignment of optics, and troubleshooting opto-mechanical systems.
• Must have a profound ability and fidelity in the use of hand tools, torque wrenches, multi-meter, and measurement equipment as it relates to flight hardware.
• Familiar with building flight hardware, understand cleanliness requirements, and be cognizant of MIL Specs, and ISO. Ability to work in a clean room environment.
• Must have suitable verbal, presentation, and technical writing abilities

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in mechanical assembly and a good knowledge of hand tools, hardware, and assembly practices.
• Experience in opto-mechanical fabrication, assembly and alignment of high-fidelity space systems desired.
• Experience in being part of an assembly/integration team.
• Knowledge of CAD modeling (PTC CREO4 preferred, Solidworks acceptable).
• Familiarity of PTC/Simulate, MathCAD or other analysis packages.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power point.
• Experience and ability in the preparation of technical reports and presentations.
• Understanding of machine shop processes, machine design, strength of materials, hardware, and hand tools.

 

Pay Range:  $80-90K

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

 

Location:

The position is located onsite at our facility in Danbury, CT. Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We’re close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities – great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!

 

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages.
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts.
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions.
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Continuing education benefit up to $25,000/year for approved programs.
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance.
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance.
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

 

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions, occasionally operate tools and/or machinery with hands and arms and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. The employee will use protective equipment when working with chemicals, move between workstations, reach, and replace equipment, and move items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

 

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to contract requirements, US citizenship is required. Additionally, if you are a dual citizen (a citizen of the US and another country), the Company must obtain approval for you to have access to the information required for this position. You will not be able to begin employment until such approval is obtained and this may take several months.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance. The form contained in this link will provide insight into the information the government requests as part of the clearance process. https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

 

Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

ARKA Group L.P. 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, age, or any other federally protected class.