Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Summary

• Applies technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned engineering problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the air vehicle to coordinate and validate interfaces of avionics and mission systems within aircraft.
• Performs functional testing and troubleshooting of equipment and systems in assigned area by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles.
• Obtains and analyzes test data.
• Develops appropriate documentation of findings and implemented solutions.  May be required to make technical presentations.
• May provide direction to design and/or technical staff.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. 
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Supports tasks related to mechanical engineering and design of integrated systems into a wide range of platform products by evaluating, interpreting needs and developing effective approaches to resolving issues.
• Utilizes 3D CAD software for conceptual and detail design solutions for secondary structures and system component layouts for unmanned aircraft.
• Conducts analyses and simulations to validate designs against performance requirements and regulatory standards.
• Prototypes, tests, iterates, and transitions design solutions to production.

• Develops appropriate documentation of findings and implemented solutions and communicates results to project engineering staff.  May be required to make technical presentations and engineering design reviews to project staff.
• Will assist in and verify aircraft integration or testing and validation of hardware and systems prior to aircraft integration, on-site as well as at Flight Operations facilities.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a general understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
• Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to work extended hours as required.
• An EIT (Engineer in Training) certificate is desirable.
• Utilize 3D CAD modeling software to generate design solutions.
• Use of Siemens NX, Teamcenter and Simcenter is highly desired.
• Hands-on mechanical engineering knowledge and skills.
• Able to collaborate with teams for prototype and production part manufacturing from machine and fabrication shops.
• Able to understand with limited support testing including test planning, test execution, test results interpretation and documentation.
• Understanding of drawing requirements with the ability to read and generate engineering drawings.
• Understanding of Geometric Tolerancing and Dimensioning principals.  Understanding of Model Based Definition (MBD) is desired.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint is also required.
• Must be able to work both independently and on a team and be self-motivated.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.

• Internal Title: Engineer II
• Experience Level: Entry-Level (0-2 years)
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Salary
• Workstyle: Onsite
• Pay Range Low: 69,500
• Pay Range High: 116,375
• Job Category: Engineering
• Travel Percentage Required: 0% - 25%
• Relocation Assistance Provided?: Yes
• Clearance Required?: Desired
• US Citizenship Required?: Yes
• Clearance Level: Secret
• Employee Referral Bonus Amount: 1000.00