This role will design and develop complex mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems for flight and ground equipment, working across cross-functional engineering teams to validate system integrations and support manufacturability from design through qualification testing.
Responsibilities- Design and develop complex mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems for flight and ground equipment
- Validate mechanical and fluid systems through structural and thermal analyses, using classical engineering methods and advanced simulation tools
- Create detailed manufacturing drawings incorporating GD&T (ASME Y14.5) standards
- Interface with cross-functional engineering teams to verify system integrations meet requirements and performance metrics
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and external machine shops to ensure components are optimized for manufacturability and assembly
- Build test plans, oversee qualification testing, and analyze data for mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems
- Present engineering solutions and analysis results during cross-departmental design reviews
- Investigate and resolve non-conformances and failures through root cause analysis
Qualifications- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- 5+ years of professional engineering experience in mechanical or aerospace industries
- Proficiency in CAD modeling and creating drawings with SolidWorks (or similar)
- Experience working with PDM/PLM tools
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, including mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics
- Demonstrated experience in end-to-end design and sizing of mechanical structures, thermal management systems, and fluid routing components
- Demonstrated experience with GD&T and traditional manufacturing processes
- Experience working with Finite Element Analysis in FEMAP/Nastran (or similar)
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- Demonstrated experience designing highly loaded/lightweight structural components (including composite and metallic)
- Demonstrated experience with coupled thermo-mechanical systems, active thermal management solutions, and high-pressure fluid routing for extreme environments
- Expert-level use of Finite Element Analysis tools
What We Offer!- Relocation assistance
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~70% for dependents)
- Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
- Parental leave
- Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) matching up to 6%
- Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
- Monthly wellness stipend
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field
- Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
$135,000 - $160,000 a year
The base salary range for this role is $135,000 - 160,000, which is determined based on experience, geography, and qualifications. The base salary is one component of the total compensation package, which includes a very competitive annual bonus, 401K Match, and other generous benefits.
