POSITION SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the design and build, and support component level testing, of mechanical hardware for avionics components
• Perform structural and thermal calculations and analyses of electrical and mechanical components, assemblies, and interface connections (e.g. brackets, fastened joints)
• Support CAD modeling of wiring harnesses
• Develop engineering tools, as needed, to complete tasking
• Spec and order hardware, as required, to fabricate your designs
• Create component and assembly drawings for all hardware
• Assist mechanics in integrating all components and assemblies onto the vehicle
• Support environmental test team with vibration and thermal testing, as needed
• Regular and comprehensive communication to the program Airframe and Avionics Leads
• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: mechanical design, structural engineering, thermal analysis, kinematics, component or assembly level mechanical testing, electrical and/or instrumentation experience
• Experience with aerospace-grade hardware and mechanical design best practices
• Experience with avionics mechanical packaging design
• Experience with avionics mechanical packaging analysis (basic static, modal, and thermal)
• Experience with ground test hardware, including releasing engineering definition and developing work instructions
• Ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to explain rationale and/or resolve concerns
• Ability to work on their own initiative
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

• Computer Aided Design tools – NX (strongly preferred) or Solidworks
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Experience with metal component design, both billet machined components and weldments
• Experience modeling wiring harnesses in 3D CAD

• Programming – Matlab or Python
• Structural analysis software – FEMAP/NASTRAN (preferred)
• Familiarity with configuration management systems – Jira (preferred)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Level II : Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Sr-level: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Staff-level: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

• Position based in Mojave, CA.
• Travel, as needed, to support the department. Travel estimated to be <5%

• Relocation eligible to local area – Mojave, CA
• 9/80 schedule
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave up to 16 weeks
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to the IRS annual limit
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education