Mechanical Systems Engineer - JobID-0219

About The Role

: Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer – Compute Infrastructure & Integration to be part of our Advanced Capabilities team and based out of our Arlington, VA location. Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer for IDT’s HCI, tactical compute and data-center modernization efforts. This position supports the design, integration, and sustainment of advanced computing, networking, and mission systems deployed in defense environments.

Requirements

The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in mechanical design, thermal management, systems integration, and technical architecture development. This individual will work closely with software, network, electrical, cybersecurity, and systems engineering teams to develop and deploy mission-critical solutions for Department of Defense customers.

S. Security Clearance. This is an on-site position.

Requiring at least 3 days in office, based out of our Arlington, VA location.

. Participate in

decomposition, trade studies, system modeling, and architecture development activities. Support the integration of computing, networking, storage, and mission systems into customer environments. Analyze system performance, identify technical risks, and recommend engineering solutions to improve reliability, maintainability, and scalability.

Support engineering reviews, integration events, testing activities, and customer demonstrations. Develop technical documentation, engineering reports, installation guides, and design packages. Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure successful implementation of integrated hardware and software solutions.

development, architecture definition, and integration planning. Ability to interpret and develop technical diagrams including UDA diagrams, system architecture diagrams, interface diagrams, and engineering workflows. Understanding of data center infrastructure, computing hardware, networking equipment, or mission system architectures.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed What Makes You Stand Out: Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs.

What You Will Do

: Design and develop mechanical solutions supporting computing infrastructure, networked systems, ruggedized hardware, and mission systems. Create and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings for system enclosures, racks, mounts, cooling solutions, and integrated hardware platforms. Perform thermal analyses, heat transfer studies, airflow evaluations, and cooling assessments for high-performance computing and electronic systems.

Support system architecture development through the creation and interpretation of Unified Data Architecture (UDA) diagrams, interface control documents, data flow diagrams, and system integration artifacts.

Who You Are (Required)

: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, related engineering discipline, or equivalent full-time professional experience. 5+ years of engineering experience supporting complex technical systems. Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, or equivalent.

Experience performing thermal analyses, heat transfer studies, and cooling system evaluations.