Manager, Mechanical Actuator Development
Core
Lead a team to design and develop high-performance, flight-critical electromechanical actuation systems from concept through production for advanced air mobility platforms.
Role type
Manager, Mechanical Actuator Development
Builds
Flight-critical electromechanical actuation systems (motors, geartrains, screws, bearings, housings) for air taxis and UAS
Domain
Aerospace / Advanced Air Mobility / Electromechanical Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Mechanical/Aerospace engineering design, system architecture trade studies, CAD modeling (Siemens NX), FEA analysis (ANSYS/Simcenter), kinematic analysis, structural analysis (static/modal/buckling/fatigue), materials selection, rolling element bearing design, involute gear design, screw design, 14 CFR Part 23 compliance, supplier management, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
PDM systems, project/program management, MATLAB/Python/Mathcad/LabVIEW, machine shop/assembly experience, RTCA DO-160 testing, requirements management tools
Technologies
Siemens NX, Simcenter, ANSYS, MATLAB, Python, Mathcad, LabVIEW
Responsibilities
Lead design and development of electromechanical actuation systems; perform trade studies to optimize architecture and mass; create CAD models and engineering specifications; build system-level models for validation; drive cross-functional project teams with manufacturing, quality, and test engineering; lead design reviews and mentor junior engineers; oversee technical performance of supplier partnerships
Seniority
Manager, hands-on technical leadership
