Flight Controls Mechanical Hydraulics Design & Analysis Engineer (Experienced or Senior)
Core
Design, analyze, test, and certify mechanical hydraulic systems and components (actuators, valves, sensors, gearboxes) for the 787 family of aircraft.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical systems engineer (aerospace flight controls)
Builds
Mechanical and hydraulic systems for commercial aircraft
Domain
Aerospace / Aviation
Required skills
mechanical systems design, hydraulic systems design, system modeling, electro-mechanical actuation, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, aircraft certification, test procedure development, failure analysis, project management, cross-functional coordination
Preferred skills
mentoring, 3D visualization toolsets, FAA/EASA certification experience, reading engineering drawings, flight controls engineering, mechanical/electrical/hydraulic systems integration
Technologies
Cameo, Matlab/Simulink, C++, Python, Easy5, Adams, Simscape
Responsibilities
Resolve airplane-level requirements into system and component requirements; lead system and component design efforts with thorough documentation; lead validation analysis and testing including test rig creation and failure analysis; lead certification efforts including safety analysis and fault tree analysis; support production efforts including build problem resolution and design improvements; support global fleet operations including SRP resolution and flight incident analysis; develop system architecture alternatives and execute trade studies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC