Senior Manager, Mechanisms Engineering (R4858)
Core
Lead the design, development, and integration of high-performance mechanical systems for autonomous aircraft launch and recovery vehicles.
Role type
Senior Manager, Mechanisms Engineering (Player-Coach)
Builds
X-BAT Launch and Recovery Vehicle mechanisms and subsystems
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace / Autonomous Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Mechanical design, 3D CAD (NX), GD&T, FMEA, reliability modeling, FEA, cross-functional collaboration, team leadership, product lifecycle management
Preferred skills
UAV/DoD program experience, MIL-STD/ASME Y14.5 knowledge, manufacturing processes (machining, additive manufacturing), FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus)
Technologies
NX, ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN
Responsibilities
Design and integrate mechanical systems for launch/recovery vehicles; establish engineering standards and specifications; own deliverables from concept to production; conduct failure mode analysis and reliability modeling; provide hands-on support during ground and flight testing; lead, mentor, and hire mechanical engineers; manage team bandwidth and priorities
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on IC with leadership