The Mechanical Engineer II or III – will work with assigned engineering teams to support the design and analysis of either

• Aircraft modifications and upgrades.
• Ground vehicle and/or CONEX shelters.

• Support the development of new design concepts utilizing information from customer requirements, existing drawings, and on-site surveys as a team member or as mechanical lead.
• Use of mock-ups and / or 3D printed parts on bench top or on platform to verify fit or other functional requirements prior to committing to a final design.
• Convert design concepts and requirements into detailed designs for assemblies, sub-assemblies, and the supporting piece parts using 3D CAD software.
• Familiar with interpretation and utilization of GD&T (AMSE 14.5).
• Support modification development programs from initial site surveys, through design / analysis, manufacturing and integration support, to project completion.
• Prepares, reviews, and evaluates 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 or ground systems arena.
• Assists in definition, trade-off, and design activity. 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.
• May provide daily supervision and direction to supporting engineers and drafting personnel on associated programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Desired Functions:

• Perform detailed structural analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and hand calculation methods.
• Compose results into analysis reports for airworthiness review.

       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 military and / or civil aviation supporting the design of system upgrades for aircraft.
• Technical Experience
  • Essential
  • Experience with 3D CAD packages required (SolidWorks desired)
  • Desired
  • Experience with Finite Element Analysis Software (ANSYS preferred)
  • Understanding of basic hand calculations from industry standard references (Bruhn, Niu, Shigley, Roark, etc. preferred.  Solid understanding of mechanics of materials and machine design coursework accepted)
  • Experience with design using composite materials desired