Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent experience.
4-7 years of aerospace or defense engineering experience.
Strong understanding of mechanical systems design technologies.
Experience leading the design of mechanical hardware.
Familiarity with military and commercial design specifications.
Proficient in SolidWorks and GD&T.
Knowledge of CAD and CAE tools for mechanical systems.
Current U.S. DoD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.
Responsibilities
Lead design activities for mechanical systems and structures based on customer requirements.
Develop 2-D layouts and 3-D solid models for mechanical designs.
Perform engineering calculations to ensure safe operation and compliance.
Review and verify design work from peers and junior engineers.
Document design requirements, test plans, and compliance evidence.
Evaluate design concepts for cost, manufacturability, and quality.
Create engineering drawings and manufacturing requirements.
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 engineering execution, guide junior engineers, support manufacturing and testing activities, and contribute to new business development by translating customer requirements into robust, producible designs that meet demanding performance and quality expectations.
Responsibilities
Leads design activities for mechanical systems, structures, and mechanisms in support of customer and program requirements.
Develops conceptual and detailed 2-D layouts and 3-D solid models to define mechanical designs.
Performs mechanical engineering calculations and analyses to validate safe operation and compliance with specifications.
Reviews and verifies calculations, analyses, and design work completed by peers and junior engineers.
Documents design requirements, test plans, test procedures, test reports, and compliance evidence.
Evaluates design concepts for cost, manufacturability, and quality considerations.
Creates engineering drawings, bills of materials, manufacturing requirements, and inspection specifications.
Supports manufacturing, assembly, quality assurance, testing, and deployment throughout the product lifecycle.
Provides technical support for internal teams, external customers, and business development efforts.
Mentors junior engineers and serves as a resource for mechanical engineering design practices.
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 engineering experience.
Solid understanding of multiple engineering technologies related to mechanical systems design.
Proven experience leading the design of robust mechanical hardware.
Knowledge of military and commercial design specifications.
Proficiency in 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.
A current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
