Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace, UAV)
Job description
Overview:The Sr. Mechanical Engineer applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanically functioning equipment. Leads and supports the mechanical design, testing, and production of electrical machines as well as the design of electronics packaging for high altitude aerospace applications. Leads or supports mechanical packaging development effort for electronic equipment that withstand stringent environmental requirements (i.e., mass, volume, thermal, vibration). Manages mid-size development projects outsourced to sub-contractors (development of a system, equipment or components).
Responsibilities:Position Responsibilities
- Leads or supports the thermal, structural, dynamic, and fluid flow analysis efforts for electronics equipment
- Leads the testing and data collection in the laboratory and the field
- Models the mechanical devices and selects the proper material
- Performs stress and fatigue analysis; Performs thermal analysis and selects bonding material
- Develops mechanical drawings and specifies the dimensional tolerances
- Develops assembly instructions and test procedures
- Develops test plans and test procedures to verify designs
- Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of variable factors
- Executes team assignments effectively following the given schedule, milestone, and available resources. May coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead).
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
- Minimum 8 – 12 years of relevant technical experience in Mechanical Engineering, of which a minimum of 5 years in developing for production rotating electrical machines, electronics equipment packaging solution, and/or mechanical devices solutions for industrial and aerospace applications
- Experienced in developing requirements specification for mechanical subsystems and according to MIL-STD 961D standard or equivalent
- Has sufficient proficiency with the following CAD /CAE tools to perform one’s position responsibilities:
- SolidWorks for mechanical modeling.
- ANSYS for structural and fatigue analysis
- ANSYS Icepack for thermal analysis.
- Extensive experience with Solid Works and designing electrical rotating machines for high-performance applications
- Extensive experience with thermal management tradeoffs and solutions and materials properties
- Experienced with bonding techniques for extreme environmental conditions using different adhesives
- Experienced with manufacturing methodologies of electrical machines
- Experienced with creating and maintaining product document tree
- Experienced with creating and maintaining products bill of materials (BOM)
- Experienced with test and measurement techniques, such as torque transducer calibration and instrumentation
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
- MS degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred
- Recognition by a reputable international engineering society such as ASME at the senior membership level or higher is desired
- Demonstrates familiarity with MIL-STD-810 or DO-160
- Demonstrates familiarity with MIL-STD 961D standards (or equivalent) for developing subsystem technical specifications
- Demonstrates full understanding & knowledge of engineering principles in the technical discipline and successfully works independently
- Effectively articulates concepts and ideas to both technical and non-technical staff
- Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
- Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
- Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
- Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
- Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (Verbal and written)
- Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
Job Type: Full-time
www.arclintfl.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.arclintfl.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, www.arclintfl.com is the ideal place to find your next job.