A Mechanical Engineer position at a leading aerospace company has become available. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and developing mechanical systems for spacecraft.
* This role involves creating innovative solutions for complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including design, analysis, and testing. They will also possess excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively in a team.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Mechanical Design: Design packaging solutions for electro-mechanical assemblies
2. Analysis: Perform thermal, structural, and tolerance analysis for electro-mechanical assemblies using hand calculations and finite element analysis
3. Design Reviews: Participate in initial mechanical design, 3D modeling, creation of production drawings, and maintenance of design data
4. Failure Analysis: Analyze the failure of components due to thermal, loads, vibration, and shock
5. Hardware Delivery: Own the hardware delivery timeline and success through inception, design, assembly, test, and integration
6. Communication: Lead design reviews internally and participate in reviews with suppliers and customers
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
* 1+ years of experience with mechanical or electromechanical design and analysis (internships and significant student project experience qualify)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
* Experience with CAD and FEA software packages
* Proficient and frequent use of hand calculations, finite element analyses (FEA), and computer-aided designs (CAD)
* Exposure to high volume production designs with a focus on design for manufacturability
* Exposure to designing for high vibration environments
* Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes
* Working knowledge of thermal and structural FEA studies
* Experience with fatigue and thermal testing of electro-mechanical assemblies
* Solid understanding and application of GD&T
* Experience working with PCB designers and exposure to PCB layout
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project milestones
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful, permanent resident, a Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or an Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.