Mechanical Engineer, Journeyman

About the Role KAIROS, Inc. is seeking an energetic Mechanical Engineer, Journeyman to join our team. This onsite role will contribute to researching, developing, designing, manufacturing, and testing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanical devices to support power-producing and power-using systems across industries. The position is onsite in Newport, Rhode Island and may require collaboration across multidisciplinary teams while adhering to government security requirements. What You'll Do

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
• Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements.
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental regulations.
• Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
• Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.
• Utilize computers to assist in efficiently performing computations, and by permitting the modeling and simulation of new designs as well as facilitating changes to existing designs.
• Utilize Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) for design data processing and for turning the design into a product. What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 3 years of professional relevant experience.
• Proficiency with CAD software and analysis tools (structural analysis, thermal analysis).
• Strong customer relations, analytics, and documentation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and able to communicate clearly (verbal and written).
• Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented environment and independently.
• Ability to multi-task and meet competing deadlines; detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, material selection, and design for manufacturability.
• Experience with systems engineering framework and reviews (System Requirements Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review).
• Experience with design, development, installation, and maintenance of rack-mounted communications systems, including aircraft and ship-based equipment. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: USD 90,000 – 125,000 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short- and long-term disability, Health Savings Account contributions by employer, 401(k) with employer matching, annual discretionary bonuses, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, certification reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, EAP, and employee recognition programs.
• Equal employment opportunity and comprehensive benefits as described.