Senior DFx Engineer, Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Core
Senior DFx Engineer driving design for manufacturability, assembly, and cost for mechanical, structural, thermal, and fluid systems in autonomous aircraft and munitions.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC DFx Engineer (Mechanical & Fluid Systems)
Builds
Autonomous aircraft, cruise missiles, and loitering munitions
Domain
Defense / Aerospace
Required skills
mechanical manufacturing processes (CNC, sheet metal, welding, brazing, composites), DFM/DFA/DFC review leadership, contract manufacturer evaluation, should-cost modeling, GD&T interpretation, cross-functional collaboration, production floor experience
Preferred skills
multi-domain expertise (thermal, fuel, hydraulic), AS9100/First Article Inspection knowledge, composite manufacturing (autoclave/RTM), CAD proficiency (NX/CATIA/SolidWorks), DOE/Six Sigma, value engineering
Technologies
NX, CATIA, SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Execute DFx analysis for mechanical/thermal/fluid subsystems; lead DFM/DFA/DFC reviews and DFMEAs; evaluate and qualify contract manufacturers; develop DFx standards and cost models; analyze designs for producibility and cost; partner with supply chain and quality engineering; close the loop on production feedback.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC