Mechanical Systems Design Engineer
Core
Design and integrate airframe components and mechanical systems for a demonstrator aircraft, managing the lifecycle from concept to flight.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Systems Design Engineer
Builds
Novel airframe integration and component hardware for a demonstrator aircraft
Domain
Aerospace, mechanical systems, fluid mechanics
Required skills
Mechanical system design, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, GD&T, 3D CAD (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks), hardware fabrication, structural/thermal/fluid analysis
Preferred skills
Trade studies, supplier qualification, test plan development, safety hazard analysis
Technologies
NX, CATIA V5, SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Perform trade studies and first-order analyses for system architecture; complete detailed component designs and drawings; collaborate with propulsion, structures, avionics, and manufacturing teams; work with suppliers to specify and qualify components; develop and conduct hardware test plans; provide hands-on support during prototyping, builds, and flight tests; generate documentation and contribute to safety analyses
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC