Mechanical Engineer

4 days ago

Clarksburg, Maryland, United States Forterra Full time

About Forterra
Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

About The Role
The Forterra Hardware Integration Team is looking for a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to help drive Forterra's industrial portfolio. In this role, you'll contribute to the integration of our AutoDrive system. You'll work closely with teams to develop innovative solutions, refine concepts into manufacturable designs, and support integration from early-stage prototypes to final production and product sustainment. This is a hands-on opportunity to build foundational experience across a wide range of mechanical engineering disciplines. You'll be exposed to real-world challenges and given the tools to grow into a key contributor on cutting-edge projects.

What You'll Do

  • Be a key member of Forterra's Hardware Integration Team
  • Complete mechanical designs within the context of system constraints
  • Be hands-on with the vehicle architecture, troubleshoot hardware systems, and identify areas of improvement
  • Create drawing packages, work instructions, and test procedures
  • Build, test, and validate designs against system requirements
  • Analyze designs for DFM, DFA, and Cost
  • Participate in design reviews and technical discussions
  • Work closely with electrical and software teams to satisfy system requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or related field
  • 2+ years experience in basic mechanical design
  • Mechanical design experience (CAD programs such as Autodesk Inventor, Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, etc.)
  • Ability to collaborate in team environments

Preferred Qualifications

  • Manufacturing experience (machining, sheet metal, additive methods, etc.)
  • Hands-on electrical experience (soldering, cable manufacturing, etc.)
  • Simulation experience in ANSYS or similar program
  • Project management tools experience (Microsoft Project, Jira, etc.)
  • Student projects leadership (SAE Baja, Formula, FIRST Robotics, etc.)

US Salary Range

$80,000—$130,000

Benefits
The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra's overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

  • Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
  • Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
  • Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
  • A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
  • A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
  • Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.

*CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.*
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Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in all personnel practices. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran and disability status, and criminal history, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Forterra is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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