Sr. Aero Mechanical Engineer
Sr. Aero Mechanical Engineer
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Job Description
Security Clearance
Active Top Secret DoD clearance preferred U.S. Citizenship required.
Work Arrangement
Onsite with occasional travel.
Job Overview
Sr. Aeromechanical Engineers work to solve the nations hardest problems through rapidly deployed technology solutions. Are you an aerospace or mechanical engineer stuck in a narrow job Do you want to rapidly build autonomous systems aligned with your hobbies and interests This job is a lead aeromechanical engineer that takes napkin sketches of airplanes and robots to final production. We work with small teams to move fast and make fielded systems. Here you will lead a small agile team to make these systems a reality from napkin sketch to 1.0 prototype.
Essential Functions
Senior role within the engineering team that helps lead in the design and development of UAS products and subsystems.
Opportunity to build and tests prototype systems to validate designs
Have decision-making abilities for design challenges and coordination with multidisciplinary engineering groups
Performance of all vehicle designs from initial concept to complete production-ready design
Conduct presentations (Formal and Informal) on designs.
Uses scientific and engineering principles to assess deficiencies in any given design and the impact of potential changes
Makes complex decisions to meet stated and derived requirements
Complete assigned tasks within the project schedule and budget
Provide guidance and mentorship to others in both their discipline and company values
Conduct FEA and CFD simulation analysis on aircraft and powerplants Design airframes and other aeromechanical parts
Act as an interface to customers as ideas are communicated
Travel as required
Standard Essential Functions
Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis or in accordance with posted schedule.
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policies and AEVEXs cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
Qualifications and Competencies
Demonstrated competence in Mechanical Engineering processes and design/analysis tools solving Mechanics & Kinematics problems solving Thermodynamics problems
Experienced in successfully designing mil-y electronics products
Demonstrated understanding of metallic plastic and composite material properties
Demonstrated ability to solve basic structural dynamics problems
Proficiency in SolidWorks Excel Word and PowerPoint is required
Demonstrated understanding of industry design and documentation standards (GD&T ASME Change Control etc.)
Experienced with designing: machined parts composite parts injection molded parts sheet metal parts wire assemblies and mechanical assemblies for low medium and high-volume manufacturing processes
Experienced with: mechanical lab field flight and environmental testing
Demonstrated understanding of engineering configuration management processes
Demonstrated ability to work with high-level program requirements organize schedule and delegate tasks to an engineering team
Demonstrated leadership experience
Periods of development may require long irregular hours around deadlines weekends and some holidays and in-field test environments
Education / Certifications
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Experience
Minimum of 8 years of experience in a progressive technical capacity within an engineering organization
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties the employee is:
Frequently required to sit and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
About AEVEX Aerospace
AEVEX Aerospace headquartered in Solana Beach California supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation remote sensing and analysis solutions. The companys capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing exploitation and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define develop and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government partner nations and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California Florida North Carolina Ohio and Virginia.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits including a 401(k)-retirement plan comprehensive Medical Dental Vision Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company professional development funds and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling legal help child and elder care support among other benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race religious creed color sex (including pregnancy breast feeding and related medical conditions) gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship status military and veteran status marital status age protected medical condition genetic information physical disability mental disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
