Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent experience.
4-7 years of aerospace or defense experience.
Solid understanding of various engineering technologies.
Proven experience in leading hardware design projects.
Familiarity with military and commercial design specifications.
Proficiency in SolidWorks and experience with GD&T.
Knowledge of CAD and CAE tools for mechanical systems.
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical design activities for aerospace structures and systems.
Create 2-D layouts and 3-D solid models for design definitions.
Perform mechanical engineering calculations for system performance.
Verify calculations and models from peers and junior engineers.
Document performance requirements and compliance evidence.
Review designs for cost, manufacturability, and quality assurance.
Support manufacturing, assembly, and testing throughout the product lifecycle.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
In this role, you will lead mechanical design efforts that shape aerospace structures, mechanisms, and systems from concept through delivery. You will drive technical execution, perform engineering analyses, collaborate across disciplines, and support manufacturing and testing to ensure robust, producible designs that meet customer and mission requirements.
Responsibilities
Leads mechanical design activities for structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems aligned with customer and program requirements.
Creates 2-D layouts and 3-D solid models to define conceptual and detailed designs.
Performs mechanical engineering calculations and analyses to ensure safe and compliant system performance.
Verifies calculations, models, and analyses performed by peers and junior engineers.
Documents performance requirements, test plans, procedures, test reports, and compliance evidence.
Reviews designs for cost, manufacturability, and quality assurance considerations.
Develops engineering drawings, bills of materials, manufacturing requirements, and inspection specifications.
Supports manufacturing, assembly, quality assurance, testing, and deployment throughout the product lifecycle.
Supports proposal preparation and business development activities.
Supports bench and field testing of mechanical elements and systems.
Mentors junior engineers and provides technical guidance across design activities.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience and registration.
Typically 4-7 years of aerospace or defense experience.
Solid understanding of multiple engineering technologies.
Proven experience leading robust hardware design.
Knowledge of military and commercial design specifications.
Proficiency with SolidWorks and experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools for mechanical systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
