DFx Engineer, Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Core
DFx Engineer supporting design for manufacturability, assembly, and cost analysis for mechanical, structural, thermal, and fluid systems in autonomous aircraft and munitions.
Role type
Early-career DFx Engineer (Mechanical & Fluid Systems)
Builds
Autonomous aircraft, cruise missiles, and loitering munitions
Domain
Defense / Aerospace Manufacturing
Required skills
Mechanical manufacturing processes (CNC, sheet metal, welding, composites), GD&T interpretation, 3D model review, cost modeling, DFMEA analysis, supplier evaluation, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Master's degree, AS9100 familiarity, CAD proficiency (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks), composite/fluid/thermal hardware exposure, data analysis
Technologies
CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, brazing, composite layup, tube bending, mechanical assembly
Responsibilities
Participate in DFM/DFA/DFC reviews and DFMEAs; evaluate contract manufacturers via facility reviews and audits; build and maintain should-cost models; develop DFx standards and scorecards; analyze designs for producibility and cost; collaborate with supply chain and quality engineering; spend time on production floors and supplier sites.
Seniority
Early-career, hands-on IC