About the role
Overview
The Mechanical Engineer II or III – will work with or lead assigned engineering teams to support the design and analysis of aircraft, ground, and/or sea military hardware, missionization kits, and other type modifications to ensure the integrity of the designed systems in the appropriate operational settings.
Responsibilities
- As a team member or as mechanical lead, support the development of new design concepts utilizing information from customer requirements, existing drawings, and on-site aircraft or ground vehicle surveys.
- Convert design concepts and requirements into detailed designs for assemblies, sub-assemblies, and the supporting piece parts using 3D CAD software.
- Use mock-ups and / or 3D printed parts to verify fit or other functional requirements prior to committing to a final design.
- Familiar with interpretation and utilization of GD&T (AMSE 14.5).
- Work intimately with the structural analysis group as well as manufacturing to ensure designs meet performance requirements as well as can be efficiently manufactured.
- Support aircraft or ground vehicle modification and / or mission kit development programs from initial site surveys, through design / analysis, manufacturing and integration support, to project completion.
- Prepare, review, and evaluate documentation, specifications, test plans and procedures.
- Experienced with the development of briefing material for design review milestones (SRR, PDR, CDR) and supporting presentations to the customer.
- Possesses knowledge of industry practices, standards, and technology in the aviation / aerospace arena.
- Assists in definition and trade-off studies in support of early design activities. Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes design interfaces.
- Develop or support the development of engineering reports such as Weight and Balance Reports using calculated and / or actual weight data covering new installs as well as removed systems / components.
- Works under general supervision, follows established procedures, and solves routine problems in the engineering discipline.
- Review / approved work products developed by other engineers such as engineering drawings and technical reports.
- Depending on experience, provide daily supervision and direction to supporting engineers and drafting personnel on associated programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Mechanical Engineer II
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
Master’s Degree in Engineering preferred.
Experience
Years’ Experience
- Six years required for BS level.
- Four years required for MS level.
- Minimum of two years experience required in modification and missionization kit development for aircraft and / or military ground vehicles
Technical Experience
- Experience with 3D CAD packages required (SolidWorks desired)
- Experience with design using composite materials desired
- Technical team lead experience preferred
Mechanical Engineer III
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
Master’s Degree in Engineering preferred.
Experience
Years’ Experience
- Nine years required for BS level.
- Seven years required for MS level.
- Minimum of five years experience required in modification and missionization kit development for aircraft and / or military ground vehicles
Technical Experience
- Experience with 3D CAD packages required (SolidWorks desired)
- Experience with design using composite materials desired
- Technical team lead experience required