Sr. Associate, Mechanical Engineer (MechanicalSystem)

Rockwall, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Sr. Associate Systems Engineer (Mechanical Hybrid)

Job Code: 35428

Job Location: Rockwall TX (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80

Job Description:

The Sr. Associate Systems Engineer will work as part of a team supporting the requirements design development test and integration of specialized hardware/software systems installed on ground and airborne ISR and communication platforms.

Essential Functions:

Primary responsibilities (80% of role):Mechanical design and fabrication including equipment racks shelves adapter plates and custom housing for airborne installations. Create 3D CAD models produce rapid prototypes using 3D printing perform test fitting and generate production-ready control drawings in Teamcenter PLM.
Secondary responsibilities (20% of role):System-level design coordination interface analysis requirements allocation and trade studies to support overall platform integration. Conduct power and thermal analysis to ensure system performance and safety.
While system engineering/integration skills are required and will be developed on the job this position emphasizes hands-on mechanical engineering for aircraft modifications.

Design adapter plates and perform mechanical analysis for airborne platform installations
Create rack layouts and custom rack designs for equipment integration
Conduct weight analysis and balance calculations for aircraft installations
Utilize 3D printing for rapid prototyping and custom component fabrication
Design mechanical enclosures for avionics and communication systems
Create and release control drawings in Teamcenter PLM system
Develop mechanical design proposals for new capabilities on business jet platforms
Perform power and thermal analysis for installed systems
Provide mechanical engineering subject matter expertise
Work with subcontractors and US Government customers
Collaborate independently and in team environments
Deliver clear written oral and presentation communications

Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks CATIA NX or similar)
Familiarity with aircraft structural requirements and installation standards
Knowledge of aircraft certification processes (FAA/EASA)
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) tools
Understanding thermal management for avionics installations
Experience developing authoring and implementing system test plans in a team environment
Experience testing/troubleshooting RF path from equipment onboard aircraft to distant end

Experience obtaining and maintaining government approvals
Hands-on experience testing integrating and verifying structural hardware and/or equipment.
Willing and able to travel up to 10%.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI and Poly.
Other Duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree with two (2) years of experience in Mechanical Design and fabrication and Systems level design.
Graduate degree with zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in Mechanical Design and fabrication and Systems level design.
In Lieu of a degree a minimum of six (6) years of experience in Mechanical Design and fabrication and Systems level design.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Active Top Secret with SCI and Poly.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job Title: Sr. Associate Systems Engineer (Mechanical Hybrid)Job Code: 35428Job Location: Rockwall TX (On-Site)Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80Job Description: The Sr. Associate Systems Engineer will work as part of a team supporting the requirements design development test and integration of specialize...