Hydraulics Engineer

The Ascent Group

• $88K — $105K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • 7 to 10 years relevant experience in combat vehicle auxiliary systems design or similar
  • Working knowledge of vehicle HVAC and NBC protection systems
  • Understanding of combat vehicle fire suppression systems
  • Familiarity with vehicle chassis level fluid power systems
  • Knowledge of combat vehicle seating systems
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Experience with CAD-based design systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of combat vehicle auxiliary systems following derived system requirements
  • Conduct performance analysis on subsystem components related to auxiliary systems
  • Manage design and development of HVAC, seating, and hydraulics in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team
  • Prepare and present design status updates to management and customers
  • Coordinate and supervise designers on auxiliary systems development

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Impactful projects in defense technology
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
  • Lead the development of combat vehicle auxiliary systems from derived system level requirements.
  • Develop and review subsystem/component performance analysis related to auxiliary systems including as a minimum heating/cooling performance, fluid power and flow.
  • Manage design and development of subsystems such as HVAC, seating, and hydraulics working with the auxiliary systems assigned design staff as well as other multi-disciplinary functions.
  • Prepare and present design development status to management and customers


Supervisory Responsibility:
  • Coordinate design development including the management of designers assigned to auxiliary systems development.


Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)
  • Working understanding of vehicle HVAC and NBC collective protection systems
  • Understanding of combat vehicle fire suppression systems
  • Understanding of vehicle chassis level fluid power systems
  • Understanding of combat vehicle seating systems
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work within CAD based design systems
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn model based systems engineering techniques


Education:
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering


Experience:
  • 7 to 10 years of relevant experience working with combat vehicle auxiliary systems design or closely related systems

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