Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview:

Signalink a dynamic small defense contractor committed to excellence in providing advanced defense solutions. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead mechanical engineering activities throughout the lifecycle of aircraft modification system integration and aerospace engineering projects supporting U.S. Army aviation programs.
• Serve as a senior technical contributor and subject matter expert in mechanical design aircraft integration engineering analysis and technical problem resolution.
• Lead the development analysis and documentation of mechanical designs for aircraft systems components structures equipment and installations.
• Develop and review engineering reports calculations analyses drawings specifications technical data packages and other engineering deliverables in accordance with program and customer requirements.
• Lead mechanical design and integration efforts for aircraft modifications including equipment installation structural interfaces mounting provisions mechanical interfaces and associated aircraft systems.
• Perform and review engineering analyses related to structural integrity mechanical interfaces equipment installation weight and balance environmental considerations vibration loads and system performance.
• Lead the development and review of engineering substantiation supporting aircraft modification airworthiness safety qualification verification and validation activities.
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings specifications technical data parts lists military standards and applicable industry standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary technical efforts involving mechanical electrical systems manufacturing configuration management quality and other engineering disciplines.
• Work directly with government customers vendors suppliers and engineering partners to define requirements resolve technical issues and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Lead design reviews engineering change activities technical investigations and resolution of complex design and integration issues.
• Review and technically assess engineering analyses drawings models calculations and technical products developed by other engineers.
• Provide technical direction mentorship and guidance to mid-level and less experienced engineers.
• Support proposal development engineering estimates technical planning trade studies and other business development activities as needed.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of mechanical engineering processes tools standards and best practices.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited college or university; masters degree preferred.
• 815 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering aerospace military aviation aircraft modification or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading mechanical engineering activities for complex aerospace defense or military systems.
• Extensive experience with mechanical design 3D CAD modeling engineering analysis and aircraft system integration.
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze complex mechanical engineering problems and develop technically sound recommendations.
• Experience developing and reviewing engineering documentation supporting aircraft modification airworthiness safety qualification verification and validation activities.
• Strong technical writing communication analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Up to 10% travel.

Preferred Experience and Knowledge

• Advanced experience with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD and engineering design software.
• Experience supporting U.S. Army aviation programs particularly rotary-wing aircraft.
• Experience with UH-60 or other Army aviation platforms.
• Experience with aircraft modification installation design system integration sustainment or engineering change activities.
• Strong understanding of aircraft mechanical and structural interfaces equipment mounting aircraft installations and mechanical system integration.
• Familiarity with Army aviation standards military specifications technical manuals and DoD engineering processes.
• Experience supporting airworthiness and structural substantiation including development or review of engineering analyses and technical justification.
• Experience with technical data packages engineering change proposals configuration-controlled documentation and installation drawings.
• Experience working directly with government customers Program Executive Offices Aviation and Missile Command organizations or defense contractors.
• Experience providing technical leadership on proposals engineering studies trade studies or program-level technical planning.

What We Offer:

Our industry-leading benefits package goes above and beyond competitive salary commensuration for those just beginning their career and seasoned professionals alike. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full coverage medical insurance multiple retirement plan options short and long term disability life insurance and work/life benefits including career development and recognition programs. Other perks we offer are flexible work schedules company-sponsored events and educational assistance.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants:

Signalink Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online systems and need accommodation due to a disability you may use the following alternative email address to contact us about your interest in employment

Company Overview:

Founded in 2005 Signalink is an SBA certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in Engineering Design and Development Prototyping and Systems Integration to the Department of Defense Aerospace and Commercial Industries.

AS9100D with ISO 9001:2015 certified with a commitment to excellence Signalink provides the very best Information Engineering Technical Solutions & Services and Operations support to our customers cost effectively and efficiently. We will accomplish everything we do in an ethical honest and professional manner.

Signalink Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex gender identity sexual orientation pregnancy status as a parent national origin disability (physical or mental) family medical history or genetic information political affiliation military service or other non-merit based factors

Required Experience:

Senior IC