Axient - DEFENSE Overview We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Rotary Wing to support our customer in Warner Robins, GA. Responsibilities Duties will include, but are not limited to: * Provide technical expertise and skills in solving engineering problems on military aircraft hydraulic/pneumatic/mechanical systems/flight controls/mass properties/structural systems * Preform in all phases of hardware development, integration/implementation, and analysis * Participate in hardware evaluations and assist the Government in developing standards and guidelines for tasks being performed * Support engineering tasks including but not limited to investigations and analysis, trade-off studies, quality evaluations, deficiency reports, field and depot assistance requests * Develop, test, and evaluate theoretical designs * Discuss and solve complex problems with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers, and consumers * Ensure a product can be made again reliably with consistent performance in specified operating environments * Manage projects using engineering principles and techniques * Plan and design new production processes; produce details of specifications and outline designs * Recommend modifications following prototype test results * Use research, analytical, conceptual and planning skills, particularly mathematical modeling and computer-aided design * Consider the implications of issues such as cost, safety and time constraints * Work with other professionals, within and outside the engineering specialty * Analyze progress of program efforts on assigned projects and technical tasks; identify and scope problems, provide recommendations and evaluate results of implemented solutions and implement technical policies/procedures that affect resources and programs * Advise and assist with the design and implementation of cost effective equipment modifications to help improve safety, reliability, and throughput * Evaluate the weapon system contractor's design and assess the missionized aircraft will meet aircraft-related SRD requirements * Evaluate and assess the weapon system contractor's design and deliverables meet-aircraft-related SOW requirements * Develop and implement aircraft integrity programs and a corrosion prevention and control program * Manage implementation and completion of aerial refueling certification and clearance processes * Manage size, power, cooling, and weight and balance designs * Support test planning and execution and review of associated documents * Coordinate with other IPTs including radar communications, logistics, integration and test to ensure aircraft system/subsystems are adequate to meet requirements * Support the development, implantation, and execution of program office OSS&E process * Develop, implement, and execute program office operating instructions, as required * Develop, implement, and execute a program sustainment strategy * Assist the Government with management of DMSMS issues Qualifications * Must have an active and transferable DoD security clearance with current investigation at the required level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance.
* Advanced Degree (MA/MS) (ABET accredited) and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD * OR, BA/BS degree (ABET accredited), and 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD * OR, 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, 8 of which must be in the DoD. * Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in the design, development, and integration of aircraft hydraulic/pneumatic/mechanical systems, with 2 years of overseeing design and development of engineering projects. * Must have experience accomplishing AW loads, stress, and weight and balance analysis in support of systems integration. * Must provide highly technical expertise and guidance in solving complex engineering problems, perform in all phases of hardware design, development, integration/implementation, and analysis * Must plan and conduct engineering feasibility studies for the design improvement modifications and implementation of advanced technologies * Must develop standards and guidelines for tasks being performed including the generation of TACC or the modification of such criteria in the MACC and develop structural and corrosion repairs. #CJ