Sr Mechanical Engineer

Founded in 1953 Aerosonic has grown to be a leader in aviation instrumentation and avionics equipment including air data systems standby displays digital and mechanical standby instruments sensors and probes. Our customers include the major manufacturers of todays civil military and business fixed wing and rotorcraft platforms as well as all branches of the US military forces. We are located in Clearwater FL and do not offer hybrid or remote work - all employees must be a U.S. Person.

Why Join Us

• Impact: Exceed customer expectations while fostering a supportive and engaging work environment
• Rewards: Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses to match your drive for success
• Growth:Access to mentorship professional development and clear paths to leadership roles
• Culture: Join a dynamic team of bold thinkers who value creativity collaboration and results
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans 401(k) with match; plus more

This position reports to the Engineering Manager with a very close working relationship with the System Engineers Aeronautical Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers. The role is responsible for the mechanical design and documentation of various air data system components from development through qualification and into life cycle sustainment.

Lead and coordinate the mechanical design fabrication evaluation and testing of new products.

Create and maintain 3D and 2D design definitions in SolidWorks. Utilize Finite Element Analysis (FEA) where appropriate.

Conduct technical design reviews and FMEAs to identify critical design factors and risks that impact product performance and manufacturability.

Design to meet DO-160 or MIL-STD-810 testing standards.

Generate requirements for contracted services and oversee the quality and timeliness of the contracted services.

Drive simultaneous projects through the design cycle to completion.

Utilize structured problem solving to identify and eliminate the root cause of technical issues that arise.

Provide obsolescence and sustaining engineering support for legacy products.

Assist manufacturing engineers with fixtures/tooling and process improvement.

Manage the additive printing laboratory.

8 years of engineering experience in aerospace new product development

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering

Proficient in modeling and simulation tools such as SolidWorks CREO ANSYS MATLAB etc.

Experience with core manufacturing processes and techniques (machining welding brazing assembly and testing)

Proficient with ASME Y14.5 and use of Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances (GD&T).

Strong technical writing skills including procedure creation and requirements and specifications development both for internal designs and external contractors.

Experience with 3D printing and additive manufacturing techniques preferred.

Experience with the design of FAA certified products preferred.

Knowledge of SAE Aerospace Standards AS8006 AS5562 and FAA TSO C16b preferred.

Excellent writing oral and reporting skills: produce/present technical documentation customer briefings.

Flexible and able to work in a dynamic team-oriented environment.

To conform to U.S. export control regulations applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government

*Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

**This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization**

Restrictions are limited only by individuals inability to perform essential job duties and where an unsafe condition would result for the individual or surrounding employees.

Required lifting weight: 35 lbs. Lifting Frequency: Rarely

• Sitting standing reaching bending and moving for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in a Manufacturing environment

• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
• Requires repetitive movement
• Requires sitting for extended periods of time

• Requires eye protection.
• Constantly working with computers and computer programs which require long periods of sitting. Eyestrain could be a factor.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Aerosonic provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race color creed religion gender age sexual orientation national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state federal or local law. Further the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated fairly during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.