Senior Mechanical Engineer

Calspan Corporation

$93K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 7+ years in design and analysis of structural components, preferable aircraft-related
  • Equivalent education and experience considered
  • Familiarity with GD&T stack-up principles
  • Proficient in 3D-CAD and FEA tools, especially NX

Responsibilities

  • Create 2D and 3D layouts for unique aircraft modifications
  • Lead mechanical development and ensure FAA airworthiness compliance
  • Support flight test planning and activities with design limitations
  • Document new designs with 3D models, 2D drawings, and engineering reports
  • Coordinate with team members across various disciplines

Benefits

  • Opportunity for technical leadership and mentorship
  • Engagement in complex engineering projects from concept to implementation
  • Support for ongoing flight operations in aerospace programs
  • Dynamic team environment requiring cross-disciplinary collaboration
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-orientedSr. Mechanical Engineer to support ongoing flight operations.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer researches, designs, develops, and tests mechanical systems and equipment that support Calspans flight operations and aerospace programs. This role provides technical leadership in the planning, design, analysis, and integration of mechanical solutions while ensuring performance, safety, and customer requirements are met. The position also mentors junior engineers and supports complex engineering projects from concept through testing and implementation.

Responsibilities
  • Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional concept layouts of unique, one-off aircraft modifications. These include cabin modifications to integrate test equipment, as well as structural and outer mold-line modifications to accommodate installation of customer externally mounted test articles
  • Independently lead the mechanical development of component and assembly designs, provide design substantiation, and documentation package for FAA airworthiness approval
  • Support flight test planning and flight test activities with key design limitations and restrictions
  • Document new designs by way of 3D-models, 2D-drawings and engineering reports
  • Interact and coordinate with team members of varying disciplines in a professional and efficient manner.
Qualifications

Preferred Education / Experience for Senior Mechanical Engineer:

  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 7+ years of proven experience in the design and analysis of structural components, preferably aircraft structures or aircraft mechanical systemor;
  • A combination of education and experience equivalent to above

Preferred Knowledge / Ability for Senior Mechanical Engineer:

  • Familiar in GD&T stack-up
  • Familiar in using 3D-CAD design tools, including FEA
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • NX proficiency
Salary Range (min)USD $93,000.00/Yr. Salary Range (max)USD $115,000.00/Yr.

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