Mechanical Engineer (Secret Clearance Required)

Mechanical Engineer (Secret Clearance Required)

Job Category : Professional Engineering

Requisition Number : MECHA

• Posted : August 10, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Salary Range : $81,348.80 USD to $135,865.60 USD

Locations

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ChantillyChantilly, VA, USA

Description

GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.

At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Mechanical Engineer/Modeling and Fabrication Technician, a typical day will include the following duties:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work within cross-functional teams to support the design and development ofsystems thatcontainboth off-the-shelf and custom-developed equipment.
• Design, prototype, test, and troubleshoot new and existing designs.
• Contribute to the development of specifications for newsystem designs.
• Develop and execute test protocols for both informal and formal design testing.
• Design, build, and test manufacturing test fixtures to support production of newsystems.
• Prepare assembly and test procedures for newhardwaredesigns.
• Build prototypes and perform light assembly of production systems.
• Interact with outside vendors to source parts.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’sdegree inCAD, 3D Modeling, orPrecisionDrafting
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated CAD experience

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLSAND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the design ofrack-basedsystems desired.
• Demonstrated understanding of GD&T tolerancing practices preferred.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing technologies including machining, molding, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience withSolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated ability to develop,integrateandvalidatedesignsis preferred.
• Knowledge of wireless technology, digital/analog communications, or RF
• Experience with Test Automation and Continuous Integration

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This jobfrequentlyrequiresthe individualuse hands and fingers tooperate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controlsin a light-productionshopfacility with professional manufacturing equipment.

Travel

GCI’s systems are distributed regionally throughout the Continental United States (CONUS), and require quarterly updates to software systems, and occasionally hardware, as well. The successful candidate is able to travel at least four times a year to CONUS sites for two (2) to four (4) days to perform the scheduled maintenance.

*A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current Secret clearance and be willing to upgrade to a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.GCI will work with the candidate to transfer and sponsor their clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Preferred

Associate of Science or better.

5 years:

Demonstrated related work experience.

Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.