Aero-Mechanical Design Engineer NASA
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Job Location:
Edwards, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Overview
American Systems Corp. is seeking an experienced Aero-Mechanical Design Engineer to support NASAs aircraft and research/science assets. The ideal candidate will ensure airworthiness support aircraft modifications and develop mechanical design solutions that meet NASA customer and safety requirements.
Responsibilities
As an AMERICAN SYSTEMS Aero-Mechanical Design Engineer supporting NASA you will:
- Ensure airworthiness of aircraft and research/science assets per research objectives NASA customer and maintenance criteria.
- Provide safe operation and configuration control of research aircraft through accurate timely engineering drawings and revisions.
- Perform aero-mechanical design for maintenance and configuration changes including structural modifications.
- Conceptualize and develop mechanical design solutions for aircraft and ground assets considering acceleration drag static and dynamic loads and flight envelopes.
- Produce complete ASME-compliant drawings (detail assembly installation) that communicate dimensions tolerances form fit function and inspection.
- Select materials fabrication methods finishes and fasteners; repurpose off-the-shelf hardware where appropriate.
- Plan and execute complex integration plans; evaluate changes for consistency with aircraft operational and safety requirements.
- Utilize digital scanning technologies to create design models when applicable.
- Develop review and support approval of work orders for structural fabrication and modifications; perform follow-up checks.
- Document test results and lessons learned and support technical briefings reports and presentations.
- Interface with engineers technicians pilots USAF facilities and internal/external scientific communities; ask probing questions to refine requirements and constraints.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
- Aero-mechanical designer must have5 years of aircraft structural design experience and analysis.
- Must have2 years of CREO experience.
- Must have5 years of aircraft static structural analysis experience(including hand calculations and FEA) with proficiency inNASTRAN PATRAN APEX and FEMAP.
- Demonstrated experience producing ASME-standard mechanical drawings.
- Experience with structural analysis of aircraft modifications (static/dynamic loads).
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
- Must be able to secure and maintain a security clearance.
- Must be able to work in a dynamic and multi-task work environment by prioritizing work and coordinating task/project schedules.
NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A 9/80 WORK SCHEDULE
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About Company
AMERICAN SYSTEMS has been delivering IT and Engineering solutions to complex national priority programs since 1975. Our mission-focused approach ensures a trusted, collaborative partnership with our customers. Performance is paramount. We know what’s at stake. ®
