Mechanical Design Engineer II/Senior (Aerospace Fuel Nozzle)
Core
Design and develop fuel nozzle geometries, flow paths, and atomization features for aerospace propulsion systems and gas turbine engines.
Role type
Mechanical Design Engineer (Aerospace Fuel Nozzles)
Builds
Fuel nozzle models and components for next-generation aircraft and advanced fuel delivery systems
Domain
Aerospace / Propulsion Systems
Required skills
GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM, DFA, FEA, DFSS, component testing, manufacturing processes, engineering quality systems (PLC, configuration management), steady-state computation
Preferred skills
Additive manufacturing, novel atomization methods, advanced materials, project planning, mentoring junior engineers
Technologies
FEA tools, DFSS tools, CAD (implied by drawings), testing equipment
Responsibilities
Design and optimize nozzle geometries and flow paths; perform component testing (flow, spray, structural, durability); collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers; lead design reviews and FMEAs; support configuration control and technical documentation (via careerplan.io/jobs/JR111987-mechanical-design-engineer-iisenior-aerospace-fuel-nozzle-at-woodward)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with project leadership