Mechanical Engineer (Mid)

THE COMPANY

For over 40 years Aero Simulation Inc. (ASI) has provided quality flight training devices to the US Military. ASI has successfully built numerous training systems with a primary focus on aircrew and maintenance training systems. Our current programs include but are not limited to the B-1 Training Systems (Air Force) E-2D Training Systems (Navy) CH-53E Training Devices (USMC) IMOMS (Coast Guard) Navigation Seamanship Shiphandling Trainer NSST (Navy). To learn more about ASI visit Programs Aero Simulation Inc.

ASI is a 100% employee-owned engineering and manufacturing company committed to supporting the nations warfighters. Being 100% employee-owned directly impacts our culture: it drives our decision-making motivates our teams increases our productivity improves retention and contributes to the future success of our company. Our culture is one where we work hard for our clients and for each other and we have fun collaborating sharing experience and expertise and learning along the way. We strive to deliver exceptional quality elevate client relationships and enrich the careers and lives of our employee-owners. As Employee-Owners we are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the company.

In addition to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) we offer a flexible work environment generous paid time off professional development opportunities industry competitive compensation and superior benefits to include medical dental 401k and more!

ASI is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality service and to fostering a community of support for each and every member of the team. To learn more about this opportunity keep reading!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the mechanical design of simulated training devices and can perform in a dynamic prototyping environment. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated self-driven hands-on and a team player with a broad technical knowledge of mechanical design. This includes structural frames (weldments) sheet metal control loading component design assemblies and drawings. The primary mechanical design and analysis tool is Solidworks. On occasion existing designs documented in AutoCAD or other CAD programs will be used as a baseline and updated using those programs. Works with vendors and suppliers creates and presents designs and mentors junior engineers for successful solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with Systems and Electrical Engineering to gather a comprehensive view for the design and development of new training systems in accordance with Government/Industry standards and Customer specifications
• Review evaluate research and design to contractual specifications. Creates or modifies designs that meet the specified functional and performance requirements
• Produce mechanical designs and details that are manufacturable ergonomic reliable and maintainable
• Create new parts assemblies and drawings in SolidWorks
• Work with and mentor mechanical engineers and drafters of multiple levels to develop comprehensive and cohesive mechanical designs
• Create and present mechanical material to support customer meetings including requirement reviews design reviews and physical configuration audits
• Provide support to manufacturing in the form of resolving design and documentation issues during production phases and documenting changes by creating engineering change documents
• Communicate effectively and work closely with the mechanical CAD team to generate detail assembly installation modification drawings
• Assist with preparation and cost estimation of new proposals
• Oversee assembly modifications and installations of your design
• Review designs for future enhancements

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

MID - 3 TO 7 Years

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Minimum of three years of practical experience using parametric modeling and analysis software preferably Solidworks
• Must have experience specifying proper manufacturing processes for new design fabrication including machining welding and sheet metal fabrication
• Must have experience with detailed mechanical mechanism design including specifying bearings gears pullies press fits tolerancing motors couplings and fasteners
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing best practices including material selection production processes quality control material costs and techniques for maximizing the manufacture
• Knowledge of welding machining sheet metal composite 3D printing fastening manufacturing / fabrication processes and finite element analysis a plus
• Knowledge and experience with simulators or simulator industry a strong plus
• Knowledge and proficiency with AutoCAD software highly desired

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent communication skills ability to interface with both internal and external customers at all levels
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to adapt communication style and messaging to different audiences
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously ensuring stakeholder expectations are managed appropriately
• Ability to work in a project-oriented fast paced environment to meet deadlines
• The candidate must be able to work in a team environment or independently as necessary and be a self-starter who will design and resolve problems effectively and efficiently
• Proficiency in common business software (Microsoft Office Word Outlook PowerPoint Excel SharePoint Visio)
• Ability to work with project teams to successfully deliver new or modified functionalities
• Keen attention to detail to deliver solutions that meet business requirements and are operationally supportable

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

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10 Years of Experience in Related Field

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Combination of Education and Experience

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. Citizenship Required: As a federal contractor supporting the U.S. warfighter it is required that all employees in this role be United States citizens in compliance with government contract and security requirements.
• Background Check: Must be able to successfully pass an initial background screening.
• Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information as required by the position.
• Work Schedule Flexibility: Occasional overtime and alternate shifts may be required to meet customer schedules critical deadlines or program milestones.
• Travel Requirements: Must be able and willing to travel domestically and on occasion internationally to customer sites partner locations or project meetings in support of contract objectives.
• Drug-Free Workplace: ASI maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants and employees are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with company policy.

Employment Contingency: All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of all background checks security clearance requirements and drug-screening results.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision
• Typically employees sit comfortably to do their work interspersed by brief periods of standing walking bending carrying papers and books and extensive periods requiring the use of computer terminals to accomplish work objectives
• Required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel and manipulate keys on a keyboard
• Required to stand walk reach with arms and hands climb or balance and to stoop kneel crouch or crawl
• Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location department or line of business
• Must be travel via car and airplane
• Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a simulator

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed in a traditional office environment consisting of offices and cubicles with low to moderate noise and bright or dim lighting.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications that are required of the employee for the job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The following policies apply to all areas of employment including recruitment hiring training and development promotion transfer termination layoff compensation benefits social and recreational programs and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.

Candidate Reasonable Accommodation

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act must notify Aero simulation Inc. by e-mail at or by calling directly at .

ADA Policy

It is the policy of ASI to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its Amendments. ASI will not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to any terms privileges or conditions of employment because of a persons physical or mental disability. ASI also will make reasonable accommodation wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with handicaps disabilities provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made are not an undue hardship for ASI.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ASI is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting retaining and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity domestic/civil partnership or marital status national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive for everyone to be valued connected and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best.

E-Verify

ASI is proud to be an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from an employees Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.