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    Job Details: Mechanical Design Engineer

    Job TypeIn Person
    Employment TypeFull Time
    Shift Schedule
    IndustryOther: Aerospace
    Education Level
    Ability One/Second Chance
    Job Description• Follows direction of senior staff and engineering management to conduct mechanical and electro-mechanical hardware design, development, integration/implementation, and analysis in all phases of a design/development program\\• Review performance reports and documentation from customers and field engineers and inspect malfunctioning or damaged products to determine problem\\• Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design according to customer engineering requirements\\• Conduct experimental, environmental, operational and stress tests on models and prototypes of aircraft and aerospace systems and equipment\\• Draft and position necessary instructions and comments on engineering drawings to facilitate successful manufacturing\\• Drafts multiple-view detail, assembly, subassembly, and layout drawings as required for manufacturing and repair\\• Design scale or full-size blueprints of components or systems\\• Supports flight test operations, some travel may be required\\• Other activities as may be directed
    Key ResponsibilitiesPerform mechanical/machine design engineering and integration of mechanical subsystems in support of a multi-disciplined engineering team.
    Education LevelBachelor's Degree
    Required Certifications or Licenses
    Optional Certifications or Licenses
    Skills and ExperienceThorough understanding of GD&T\\• Knowledge of design/drafting/ CAD\\• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 drawing standard\\• Proficiency in SolidWorks, CATIA V5 and Microsoft office software\\• Excellent verbal and written skills\\• Team Player\• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering\\• Must have 3 - 5 plus years of demonstrated experience in mechanical design & drafting\\• Experience with software: SolidWorks, CATIA V5, ProE, KeyCreator, ANSYS and NASTRAN preferred\\• Analysis of complex composite/metal structures and mechanical systems a plus\\• Experience working with government contracts\\• Willing to work overtime in support of team objectives as requested by management\\• Must be a US Citizen
    BenefitsMedical\Dental \Vision\401K with matching\Paid holidays \PTO
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