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Mechanical Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton

King George, VAFull-time$87–198K/yrPosted 1mo agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$87–198K/yr
Location
King George, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Senior Mechanical Engineer applies engineering physics, mathematics, and materials science to mechanical systems, contributing innovative solutions to complex problems. The role focuses on mechanical components and equipment for high-voltage RF transmitter systems and integration of HPM or pulsed power systems. It also involves substantial independent decision-making and mentoring or supervising employees in firm and technical competencies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical Systems Design, required3D CAD Modeling, requiredFEA Analysis, requiredHPM Systems Integration, requiredPulsed Power Systems Integration, requiredMechanical Component Fabrication, requiredMechanical Systems Operation, requiredMechanical Systems Installation, requiredMechanical Systems Repair, requiredModel-Based Systems Engineering, requiredRF Troubleshooting, requiredEMI Troubleshooting, requiredHigh Voltage Troubleshooting, requiredMechanical Design, requiredSolidWorks, nice to haveCustom Parts Machining, nice to have

Qualifications

10+ Years Mechanical Systems Experience, required10+ Years 3D CAD Experience, required5+ Years FEA Experience, required5+ Years HPM or Pulsed Power Integration, requiredSecret Clearance Eligibility, requiredBachelor's in Science, Engineering, or Technology, requiredMaster's in Mechanical Engineering, nice to haveDoctorate in Mechanical Engineering, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Mechanical Engineer, SeniorThe Opportunity: Apply engineering physics, engineering mathematics, and materials science principles to support the design, analysis, manufacture, or maintenance of mechanical systems. Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts, and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Work on unusually complex problems and provide highly innovative solutions. Operate with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision. Mentor or supervise employees in both firm and technical competencies.

You Have:

  • 10+ years of experience in the design, development, implementation, and testing of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery specific to high voltage RF transmitter systems or equipment designed for operations while exposed to high electromagnetic currents and fields

  • 10+ years of experience with 3D CAD modeling software

  • 5+ years of experience with FEA analysis

  • 5+ years of experience in the integration of HPM or pulsed power systems into land, air, or shipboard applications

  • Experience in the fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical components and systems

  • Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

  • Ability to provide modification recommendations and troubleshooting for RF, EMI, and high voltage technical issues

  • Ability to provide sound mechanical designs to fit within the required workspace

  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Technology

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience with SolidWorks

  • Knowledge of the fabrication process to support the machining of custom-designed parts

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred; Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering a plus

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

  • Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

  • Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

  • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

How this job compares

Set against the 7,635 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$87–198K/yr
  • Virginia median$99–142K/yr188 salary ranges
  • US median$107–160K/yr4,627 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $142K, is 19% above the Virginia median midpoint ($120K) — in the middle half of Mechanical Engineer salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 228 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in Virginia and 7,635 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 6,365 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 5,220 of the 7,635 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (68%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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