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Company: CakeBoxx Technologies
Location: McLean, VA (On-site; not a remote or work-from-home position)
Salary: 120K–140K
Job Type: Full-time 

About CakeBoxx Technologies 

CakeBoxx Technologies designs engineered supply chain solutions that protect and move the world’s most valuable, complex, and mission-critical cargo. From our patented two-piece containers and modular transport platforms to specialized vibration-controlled and temperature-managed enclosures, we do not manage freight – we engineer how cargo moves. We design the physical systems that eliminate risk, streamline logistics, and strengthen the U.S. supply chain for aerospace, defense, energy, and high-tech industries. 

Position Summary 

CakeBoxx Technologies is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Systems Engineer with strong supply chain and packaging expertise to support the development of new integrated systems in container-type enclosures. Working closely with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, the Supply Chain Systems Engineer will guide the continued development of these enclosures from design through integration and test events and will provide system-level trade-space assessments, partnering with the Project Manager to evaluate the benefits of different technical approaches. At CakeBoxx, this role will help shape the selection of key technologies, support future proposals and IR&D, and contribute to strategic development activities across our defense, aerospace, energy, and high-tech programs. 

This role requires direct, hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle, including planning, material sourcing, supplier management, fabrication, packaging, logistics, delivery, and post-delivery support, with a clear understanding of how a product physically moves from concept to customer. In addition, you will take ownership of packaging and load-securing aspects of CakeBoxx cargo solutions, engineering how high-value equipment is protected, restrained, and integrated inside CakeBoxx containers and platforms to withstand shock, vibration, environmental exposure, and multi-modal transport. 

Job Responsibilities 

1. Support planning activities including estimates, BOM development, scheduling, routing, and early technical scoping. 

1. Create and maintain 2D and 3D models using PTC Creo, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, and Windchill. 

1. Translate customer cargo requirements into engineered packaging and load-securing solutions integrated with CakeBoxx systems. 

1. Provide technical guidance for packaging, storage, and readiness requirements so high-value cargo is protected, restrained, and transport-ready inside CakeBoxx systems for multimodal moves (shock, vibration, environmental exposure). 

1. Engineer integrated load-securing solutions—cradles, dunnage, tie-downs, shock isolation, thermal liners—and validate via fit-ups, dimensional checks, and transport testing to qualification standards. 

1. Evaluate suppliers, support vendor qualification, and define technical requirements for procurement. 

1. Manage sourcing activities including pricing, lead times, purchase orders, compliance documentation, and vendor performance. 

1. Monitor end-to-end workflow across design, fabrication, integration, packaging mock-loads, and shipment, review progress, and enforce quality standards and deadlines for each build and move plan. 

1. Support fabrication processes including welding, machining, coatings, inspections, and NDE. 

1. Define or support transport validation testing including shock, vibration, compression, and environmental exposure. 

1. Coordinate inbound materials, oversized shipments, port handling, and final delivery. 

1. Create load plans, bracing schemes, and handling guides tailored to each cargo/system configuration to ensure safe port handling, inland transit, and final delivery. 

1. Track supply chain risks, packaging-related damage, quality issues, and corrective actions. 

1. Partner closely with Program Management to manage resources originating from acquisition programs; develop, execute, and adjust budgets tied to packaging engineering, logistics, testing, and vendor activities supporting CakeBoxx platforms. 

1. Distribute and track work across internal and supplier teams based on specialization and priority, ensuring methods, milestones, and compliance objectives are consistently met. 

1. Serve as the technical bridge between Business Development, Engineering, suppliers, logistics partners, and customers. 

Required Skills 

1. Strong analytical mindset with demonstrated systems engineering experience in hardware or packaging environments. 

1. Ability to gather customer requirements and decompose them into system and subsystem design requirements, maintaining clear requirement traceability. 

1. Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor) and associated PLM tools (e.g., Windchill). 

1. Working knowledge of shock, vibration, transport, and environmental protection principles, including how they inform packaging design and validation. 

1. Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as welding, machining, structural fabrication, and coatings. 

1. Experience planning and executing integration, packaging trials, and validation testing for mechanical or packaging systems. 

1. Solid understanding of supply chain fundamentals, including sourcing, supplier evaluation, logistics, and inventory flow. 

1. Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, supply chain, and program management. 

1. Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills with a high attention to detail and ownership mindset. 

1. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment and travel up to 25% as needed. 

 

Education and Experience 

1. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, or a closely related field is required. 

1. Master’s degree in a related engineering or supply chain discipline is preferred. 

1. 8+ years of relevant experience with a BS degree or 6+ years with an MS degree in systems, mechanical, industrial, or supply chain engineering roles supporting physical products. 

1. Experience in aerospace, defense, energy, or heavy industrial equipment environments is strongly preferred. 

1. Experience in Program Management preferred. 

1. U.S. citizenship is required. 

Benefits 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

• 401K with company match 

• Paid Time Off 

• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance 

• Revenue and performance-based incentives 

 

How to Apply Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter, with at least two (2) professional references, to Daine Eisold, CEO at Daine.Eisold@cakeboxx.com and Rico Millarez, Executive Assistant at Rico.Millarez@cakeboxx.com Please include “Supply Chain Systems Engineer – Packaging Focus” in the subject line of your email. 

For any questions about the position, please email Emilie Eisold, General Manager at Emilie.Eisold@cakeboxx.com and Director of Operations at Jason.showalter@cakeboxx.com  

Full-time | On-site – McLean, VA (No remote)
Salary: 100,000 – 140,000 (DOE)
U.S. Citizenship Required 

CakeBoxx Technologies is building the next generation of secure, highperformance container and platform systems for defense, aerospace, energy, and hightech customers. Our engineered solutions support missioncritical operations around the world, and we are looking for an Electrical Engineer who wants to see their designs go from concept to container, and into the field. 

If you like handson engineering, practical problemsolving, and owning electrical designs all the way through wiring, integration, test, and commissioning, this role is for you. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design and develop electrical architectures for specialized shipping containers and reefer/control systems used in aerospace and defense applications. 

• Define LV/MV power distribution, perform load calculations and power balance, and conduct shortcircuit and protection coordination studies, including grounding and bonding design. 

• Design complete container wiring schemes: cable routing in confined spaces, cable sizing, wiring diagrams, terminal plans, and cable schedules for containerized systems. 

• Develop control panel and enclosure layouts for container applications and perform thermal/heatdissipation assessments; specify appropriate cooling solutions (fans, A/C, passive measures) to protect electronics in harsh environments. 

• Integrate refrigeration/reefer systems electrically (compressors, fans, heaters, VFDs, sensors) and support remote monitoring/IoT capabilities where required. 

• Prepare complete, productionready documentation packages: singleline and multiline schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, enclosure layouts, cable schedules, and Bills of Materials (BOMs). 

• Apply relevant IEC/EN and UL/CSA standards, support Machinery Directive/CE marking where applicable, and generate documentation for certification bodies, FAT/SAT, and customer approvals. 

• Work directly with outsourced panel builders and integrators to clarify designs, support component selection, handle deviations, and support Factory Acceptance Testing at supplier sites. 

• Collaborate closely with Mechanical Engineering on cabinet placement, penetrations, cable tray layouts, and the thermal interaction between electrical enclosures, reefer units, and the container structure. 

• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and issue resolution during build, factory testing, and field deployment. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or closely related discipline). 

• At least 5 years of electrical engineering experience in industrial automation, control panels/enclosures, or containerized/skidmounted systems. 

• Proven experience designing wiring and panel/enclosure layouts for complex assemblies (control panels, MCCs, containerized systems), including cable routing, cable sizing, and termination details. 

• Handson experience with electrical CAD tools such as EPLAN Electric P8, AutoCAD Electrical, or SEE Electrical. 

• Experience performing thermal/heatdissipation assessments for electrical panels/enclosures and specifying appropriate cooling strategies. 

• Familiarity with PLCbased control systems and I/O definition; experience with platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell/AllenBradley, Schneider, or Danfoss is a plus. 

• Strong working knowledge of IEC/EN lowvoltage standards (e.g., IEC 602041) and UL/CSA requirements; experience with CE/UL documentation and FAT/SAT procedures. 

• Demonstrated ability to work with outsourced manufacturing partners (panel shops, integrators) to resolve wiring/build issues and deliver productionready solutions. 

• Practical, detailoriented problem solver, comfortable switching between deskbased design/documentation work and onsite build/test support. 

• Ability and willingness to work fulltime, onsite in McLean, VA. 

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of our defense and aerospace programs. 

Skills Required 

• Electrical Engineering: container and skid electrical architecture, LV/MV power distribution, protection, grounding/bonding, and integration of reefer/control loads. 

• Container Wiring & Panels: design of container wiring schemes, cable routing, cable schedules, terminal plans, and control panel/enclosure layouts for harsh environments. 

• Thermal & Enclosure Design: thermal/heatdissipation assessment for electrical enclosures and panels, selection and specification of cooling solutions appropriate for containerized systems. 

• Controls & Automation: PLCbased control fundamentals (architecture, I/O definition, basic logic concepts) and interfaces to refrigeration, fire suppression, and auxiliary systems. 

• Standards & Compliance: application of IEC/EN, UL/CSA, Machinery Directive/CE, and containerrelated safety/transport standards, including documentation for certification and FAT/SAT. 

• Communication & Collaboration: ability to work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Program Management, supply chain, and external panel builders to drive designs from concept through production and field deployment. 

Desired Skills 

• Experience with refrigeration or process systems (reefer containers, coldchain, or process skids). 

• Background in containerized, skidmounted, or modular plant systems. 

• Exposure to defense, aerospace, marine, or offshore standards (e.g., DNV, ABS). 

• Experience in engineeringtoorder (ETO) or projectbased environments, including direct customer interaction on technical topics. 

Benefits 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

• 401K with company match 

• Paid Time Off 

• Short and LongTerm Disability Insurance 

• Tuition reimbursement, PMP and other professional development opportunities 

• Revenue and performancebased incentives 

How to Apply 

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter, with at least two (2) references, to Mr. Rico Millarez at rico.millarez@cakeboxx.com, Attn: Charlie Wang, Engineering Manager. Please include “Electrical Engineer” in the subject line of your email. 

For any questions, please send an email to Mr. Jason Showalter, Director of Operations, at Jason.Showalter@cakeboxx.com. 

Full-time | On-site – McLean, VA (No remote)
Salary: 100,000 – 130,000 depending on experience
U.S. Citizenship Required 

CakeBoxx Technologies is building the next generation of secure, high-performance container and platform systems for defense, aerospace, energy, and high-tech customers. Our engineered solutions support mission critical operations around the world, and we are looking for a Mechanical Engineer who wants to see their designs go from concept to steel, and into the field. 

If you like hands-on engineering, practical problem-solving, and owning designs all the way through fabrication, integration, and test, this role is for you. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design and develop mechanical and structural systems for specialized shipping containers and heavy-duty platforms used in aerospace and defense applications. 

• Create and maintain detailed 2D and 3D CAD models in PTC Creo (and other CAD tools as needed) that accurately capture load paths, weldments, interfaces, and critical tolerances. 

• Produce complete, manufacturing ready production drawing packages, including dimensioning, GD&T, weld symbols, material specifications, and tolerance stacks suitable for fabrication, inspection, and quality control. 

• Apply welding design best practices, including joint selection, weld sizing, and distortion considerations, to ensure robust, manufacturable welded steel structures. 

• Plan and perform structural finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate static, dynamic, buckling, and nonlinear behavior of welded steel structures and heavyload transport systems. 

• Assess weld stresses, load paths, and joint performance; iterate designs based on analysis results, test data, and fabrication feedback. 

• Support the creation and maintenance of engineering documentation, BOMs, and configuration control to ensure traceability across programs and product variants. 

• Work directly with suppliers, fabricators, and internal manufacturing teams to transition designs from concept through prototyping, production, and sustainment. 

• Partner with Program Management to align technical solutions with requirements, cost, schedule, and risk constraints. 

• Support inspection, welding qualification, dimensional checks, and verification activities, including review of QC results, nonconformance resolution, and continuous improvement of design for manufacture and design for inspection practices. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that arise during fabrication, welding, assembly, integration, and field deployment. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related discipline such as Systems or Manufacturing Engineering). 

• At least 4 years of mechanical or structural engineering experience in a product development or manufacturing environment. 

• Strong mechanical ds ign and drafting skills, with a track record of delivering accurate, productio nready drawings, including GD&T, weld symbols, and complete technical documentation for fabrication and QC. 

• Advanced proficiency in structural FEA, including nonlinear analysis, buckling evaluation, weld stress assessment, and verification of load paths for welded steel structures and heavyload systems. 

• Handson experience designing and analyzing structures such as shipping containers, platforms, frames, or similar heavy welded fabrications. 

• Proficiency with PTC Creo for 3D modeling and 2D drawings; familiarity with additional tools (Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Windchill or similar PLM) is a plus. 

• Able to apply practical tolerancing and GD&T so welded and fabricated assemblies can be built repeatably and inspected with standard techniques, without overtightening dimensions  

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with suppliers, fabricators, and internal manufacturing teams to solve real world build issues and optimize designs for production. 

• Practical, detail oriented problem solver, comfortable switching between desk based analysis and shopfloor support. 

• Ability to work full-time on-site (not remote). 

• Ability and willingness to work fulltime, onsite in McLean, VA. 

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of our defense and aerospace programs. 

Skills Required 

• Mechanical Engineering: structural design of welded steel structures, container/platform frames, and heavyload support systems. 

• Structural Analysis & FEA: linear/nonlinear, buckling, weld stress, and load path verification for welded and bolted assemblies. 

• CAD & Drawings: PTC Creo (primary), strong 3D modeling and 2D drafting, GD&T, welding symbols, and complete production drawing packages for fabrication and QC. 

• Systems Engineering: requirements interpretation and decomposition, interface definition, traceability from customer requirements to detailed design and verification. 

• Manufacturing Engineering: design for manufacturability and assembly, understanding of welding and fabrication processes, working directly with shops to resolve build issues and improve flow. 

• Communication & Collaboration: ability to work closely with Program Management, supply chain, fabrication, and QA to drive designs from concept through production and field deployment. 

Desired Skills 

• Direct experience in supply chain operations or manufacturing (working with vendors, material sourcing, production flow, or logistics support). 

• Project management experience (scheduling, risk tracking, crossfunctional coordination). 

• Prior exposure to defense, aerospace, or energy programs, including work under export control or government contract requirements. 

Benefits: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

• 401K with company match 

• Paid Time Off 

• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance 

• Tuition reimbursement, PMP and other professional development opportunities 

• Revenue and performance-based incentives 

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their resume, cover letter, with at least two (2) references to the Mr. Rico Millarez at rico.millarez@cakeboxx.com Attn: Charlie Wang, Engineering Manager. Please include “Mechanical Engineer”in the subject line of your email. For any questions, please send an email to Mr. Jason Showalter, Director of Operations at Jason.Showalter@cakeboxx.com.