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Mechanical Engineer

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation (IRTC)Huntsville, ALPosted Oct 13, 2026 · open 13 days

Last confirmed open Oct 26, 2026

Full-timeSecret

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Secret clearance
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Bachelor's degree
The lowest degree the posting accepts.

INTUITIVE® is a nationally recognized Best Place to Work that provides solutions from design through production to sustainment by delivering targeted results. Our approach couples the latest technology with engineering expertise and analytical proficiency while remaining true to genuine customer relationships and a culture that fosters growth and opportunity. Our diverse portfolio of capabilities and extensive customer base allows our employees countless opportunities to pursue their passions and support our nation’s Warfighters. Join our team that encourages creativity, welcomes initiative, and seeks excellence. Start Building Your Future today!

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer to join our team in supporting our Threat Systems Management Office customer. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between theoretical systems design and physical hardware integration. You will support the full systems engineering lifecycle from cradle-to-grave task management to validating high value engineering assets and participating in field activities.

Responsibilities

  • Support design reviews, requirements research, and full lifecycle engineering project support.
  • Hardware Integration: Support evaluation, selection, integration, and testing of designs in lab and range environments.
  • Requirement Development: Research relevant technical specifications, applicable standards, and technology maturation to support customer development of systems.
  • Collaborative Communication: Act as a liaison between OEMs and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve project bottlenecks and meet rigorous technical milestones.
  • Validation & Testing: Support rigorous validation tests and evaluations to verify system performance against technical specifications.

Required

  • ABET accredited Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (ME) or a related Engineering discipline
  • 3 years minimum of engineering related experience within the defense industry
  • Must have an in-scope DoW Secret security clearance

Desired

  • Prototyping: Experience with the Army acquisition process, preliminary and critical design reviews, mechanical mechanisms, stress analysis, and common failure modes of complex systems.
  • Requirement Development: Ability to derive requirements from site surveys, drawing reviews, and guidance provided by Army leadership.
  • Testing: Experience developing test plans for a variety of complex systems.
  • Relevant Fundamental and Theoretical Knowledge: CAD, statics, dynamics, human factors, fatigue, shock and vibration analysis.
  • Hands-on Aptitude: Familiarity with military systems, developing training materials for Enlisted and Officers.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants - Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment at INTUITIVE [email protected] or 256-922-9300. Our process is to respond and to work with the requestor to identify a workable accommodation to the application process.

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Job Details
Location
Huntsville, AL
Type
Full-time
Experience
3+ years
Posted
Oct 13, 2026
Required Skills
Mechanical EngineeringSystems EngineeringHardware IntegrationDesign ReviewsRequirements DevelopmentValidation and TestingTechnical Specifications
Preferred Skills
Army Acquisition ProcessPreliminary Design ReviewsCritical Design ReviewsMechanical MechanismsStress AnalysisFailure Modes AnalysisTest PlansCADStaticsDynamicsHuman FactorsFatigue AnalysisShock and Vibration AnalysisMilitary SystemsTraining Materials Development

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