Mechanical Engineering - Cleared Contractor - L4 at Encode, Inc.

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Sep 10, 2026

Description

Encode Inc is hiring a Senior Specialist, Integration & Test Engineer (Mechanical Integration Engineer) in Chantilly, Virginia, on an on-site 9/80 schedule. The role sets up, configures, documents, tests, and integrates hardware and software systems; leads classroom and hands-on training; supports training operations; troubleshoots issues; and occasionally travels to support training and system integration. The position requires a bachelor’s degree with at least six years of relevant experience, a graduate degree with at least four years of related experience, or ten years of related experience in lieu of a degree, plus an active TS/SCI with poly clearance.

Required Skills

Hardware and software systems
Testing
Training
Troubleshooting
Verification and validation
MS Excel

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree with at least six years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree with at least four years of related experience, or ten years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
Required Previous Experiences: At least six years of prior relevant experience for bachelor’s degree holders
At least four years of prior related experience for graduate degree holders
At least ten years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree
Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of engineering principles, particularly verification and validation processes
United States military training certifications
Ability to work independently without constant direction
Comfort working with customers and their leadership teams
Ability to lead small, diverse teams in fast-paced environments
Strong communication and MS Word and PowerPoint skills
Proficiency with MS Excel spreadsheets and data
Train-the-trainer certifications
Translation Company Name: Encode Inc