Mechanical Engineer - Military veterans preferred

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 Product Development Team is looking for a highly motivated Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer to help drive Forterra's core hardware products forward! In this role, you'll contribute to the design, testing, and validation of our core hardware products. You'll work closely with teams to develop innovative solutions, refine concepts into manufacturable designs, and support product development from early-stage prototypes to final production and product sustainment. Forterra is a fast-growing company at the early stages of growth. Consistent with this fast growth, members of the product development team must be agile, high-energy, and always looking for the best solution to that day's problem. 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 small, dynamic Hardware Product Dev Team.
• Complete mechanical designs within the context of system constraints.
• 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.
• When necessary, complete shock, vibration, and thermal modeling.
• Work closely with electrical and software teams to satisfy system requirements.

Qualifications

• Mission-First Mindset - We put the needs of the mission and our customers first and understand that the US and its allies have no preordained right to victory in any future conflict.
• Ownership Mentality - We're looking for owners; those who have a natural bias to assume responsibility, a healthy dose of skepticism, and contribute to a culture of performance.
• Technical Aptitude and Intellectual Curiosity - We are first and foremost a technology company, working at the leading edge of capabilities like machine learning, autonomy, distributed networking, and multi-modal sensor fusion.
• Structured Thinker and Problem Solver - Technical programs require clear communication and well thought-out plans. A solution-driven approach, the ability to distill complexity into its essential, digestible components, and the ability to supervise execution are critical to ensure mission success.
• 360 Degree Leader - We are a non-hierarchical organization with a matrix structure that is dynamic and evolving. We expect you to be self-aware enough to recognize your position of unstated leadership within the company. You should have a demonstrated ability to lead and influence people through both formal and informal constructs and in situations where there is lack of clarity across teams.
• Understanding of dimensioning and tolerancing within the context of process limits.
• Understanding of basic electronic circuits.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or related field.
• 0-2 Years experience in basic mechanical design.

US Salary Range
$95,000 - $110,000


Location:
On-Site in Clarksburg, MD - 5 Days a Week

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.

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. 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 applications will receive equal consideration for employment.

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