Job Description:
We are seeking Aircraft Mechanical Design Engineers to support the design and development of aircraft modifications. This role will use 3D parametric CAD along with rapid prototyping and other engineering tools to create, validate, and document innovative solutions for various aircraft platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Design aircraft modifications to primary structure, secondary structure, and interior components using 3D CAD
Create and release engineering drawings, procedures, and technical documentation
Support design validation through prototyping and engineering analysis
Collaborate with peers, management, customers, and cross-functional teams
Ensure designs meet applicable standards, specifications, schedules, and budgets
Preferred Experience:
Heavy Structures modifications: Nose modification, Cheek Fairing design, Tail Extension design, Fuselage reinforcement design
Interior modifications: Honeycomb panels, aircraft seating, mechanisms, interior doors (including pocket, swing, and curtain systems), interior linings (such as ceilings, sidewalls, and grid structures)
Electronic Rack and Equipment installations to include support structure, equipment installation definition, environmental considerations, and internal rack wire routing methodology
Composite external OML design with coordination through analysis and aerodynamics teams
Wire Routing Experience, familiarity with routing paths in tight areas, signal separation, EWIS requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with six (6) years aircraft design experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.)
Experience with Siemens NX and 3D parametric CAD tools
Strong understanding of mechanical design principles for aircraft structures and components
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Good computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required