Mechanical Engineer Hollywood, MD Ready to turn complex engineering challenges into real-world mission solutions? At Dayton T. Brown, Inc., innovation meets mission-critical engineering! With more than 75 years of industry experience, we are a recognized leader in Engineering & Test, Technical Publications, and Military Mission Systems. Our Mission Systems Division in Hollywood, MD, is looking for a talented Mechanical Engineer to join our team and help, develop, and integrate customized mobile mission systems for customers across the defense and aerospace industries. You'll work alongside a collaborative team of engineers and drafters, take ownership of mechanical subsystems, and transform customer requirements into innovative, functional solutions that support critical missions. If you enjoy hands-on problem-solving, complex 3D modeling, and seeing your engineering designs come to life, we'd love to meet you! Key Responsibilities: • Work alongside a small team of engineers and drafters creating customized mobile mission systems for a variety of clients in the defense and aerospace industry. • Using Autodesk Inventor, model mission systems, workstation layouts, and fixturing for mobile office platforms and containerized solutions. • Employ DfMA concepts to create cross-platform components to be re-used across a multitude of projects. • Identify, verify, and track requirements generated internally or by customers, ensuring compliance with final engineering deliverables and documentation. • Carry ownership of subsystem architecture and assembly designs of varying complexity for integration into future mission systems. • Create and manage top-level assemblies representing the functional delivered product using Autodesk Inventor. • Conduct drawing reviews in support of configuration management, controlling model revisions within Autodesk Vault. • Participate in activities across a broad engineering domain, collaborating with other engineers and industry professionals on mechanical packaging and hardware validation. • Work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment, solving problems and producing deliverables driven by customer needs and program-specific requirements. • Interpret and digest customer constraints in support of future contracts, communicating intended fit, form, and function with relevant stakeholders alongside business development and program management colleagues. Required Qualifications: • A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. • Demonstrated professional experience with Autodesk Inventor (or equivalent software) for 3D component modeling. • Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and schematics. • US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance. • Ability and willingness to travel between 5% and 10% for customer visits, integration support, or on-site technical reviews. • Familiarity with MS Office suite. • Strong communication and writing skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Active DOD Secret Security Clearance. • Demonstrated experience with large-format Inventor assemblies. • Familiarity with Design-for-Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) concepts. • 3+ years of professional engineering experience, ideally within defense, aerospace, or a high-reliability industrial sector. Why Join Dayton T. Brown? We value our employees and are committed to supporting their professional and personal success. Our competitive benefits package includes: • Competitive salary • Compressed 9/80 working schedule • Tuition reimbursement (up to 100%) • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • 401(k) with company match • Profit sharing • Employee activities and engagement events • Cash incentives and recognition awards • A supportive, family-friendly work culture Dayton T. Brown, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - Veterans and Disabled