Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer (Level II, III)

About Company

Founded in 2015, Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc. (GALT Aerospace) a rapid innovator, solving the world's critical security challenges to enable warriors to win...decisively. GALT Aerospace subscribes to Col John Boyd's tenet "Wars are won by people, ideas and equipment, IN THAT ORDER." Warfighters need tools (equipment) that are flexible. GALT Aerospace will always satisfy the warfighter with such tools. GALT Aerospace provides simple, effective information capabilities to support all levels of war and drive information to the lowest levels possible, enabling faster decision cycles and decisive results. GALT Aerospace uniquely focuses on architecture solutions, effective open systems integration, and rapid prototyping, fielding, and operations.

At GALT Aerospace, employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary and nationally relevant systems. GALT Aerospace looks for people who align with its Core Values:

• The Right Thing:
  • We work on important things that we are passionate about and will make a difference for the US National Security.
  • We are ethical and forthright and expect the same from our employees.
  • We operate with integrity in all things; we do the RIGHT THING.
• Trust and Respect:
  • We always strive to earn and foster trust.
  • We Act and communicate with respect.
  • We foster mutually beneficial relationships.
• Add Value:
  • We take ownership of our tasks and deliver results to our customers, partners and each other.
  • We champion individual expertise, creativity, and accomplishments.
  • We recognize that collaborative teams achieve even greater results.

Job Location

San Diego, CA (Onsite with possible occasional/part-time telecommuting) Minimal domestic travel required, possibly 10% of time.

Job Description

GALT Aerospace is seeking a full-time, salaried Mechanical Engineer to perform Mechanical Systems Design related to Communication Mission Payload System Development and Installation Design onto the Platform.

At GALT Aerospace, Mechanical Engineers are responsible for collaborative, complex designs of structural, thermal management, and size, weight, and power (SWAP)-constrained systems for airborne, ground-based mobile, and shipborne military command, control, and communication systems. This individual would act as a responsible design engineer (RDE) on Mechanical hardware for multiple systems and programs. The candidate will be responsible for all Mechanical hardware development including:

• Mechanical System design,
• Structural and Thermal analysis,
• Detailed Mechanical System Installation design onto SWaP constrained platforms,
• Performing customer briefings/reviews, hardware test, site integration, and post-delivery support.

The candidate will work closely with other engineering functions in a team environment to meet schedule and technical performance requirements including:

• Flight Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Product Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Production
• Procurement
• Program Management

The ideal candidate has a broad range of experience with many of the following:

• System and Platform level Mechanical design, development, test, and integration
• Support Rapid Prototyping, I&T, and Demonstration of Complex Integrated Systems.
• Work within a small cross-functional team to ensure creative solutions to novel problems
• Ability and desire to guide/mentor junior engineers
• Specify components and work directly with specialty suppliers and sub-contractors
• Compose and present design reviews for internal and external customers
• Develop TDP (Tech Data) and performance data packages

Required Skills, Experience, and Education

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related STEM degree from an accredited institution
• 3 years of experience in a related Engineering Environment
• Military and/or Aircraft related Mechanical System Design and I&T experience
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) personnel security clearance required

Preferred Skills, Experience and Education

• Familiar with the mechanical design process: CAD, analysis, drawings
• Solidworks
• Thermal/ heat transfer analysis
• Structural analysis
• CFD analysis
• Design for manufacturing
• Experience taking the product from design to production and assembly
• Strong analytical skills
• Familiar with aircraft and aircraft structures
• Familiarity with Military and Airborne systems.
• Design and test experience in comm systems / RF technology
• Airborne Wiring, Cabling, and routing with knowledge of EMI-EMC ramifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced studies / Degree in a STEM area
• Active DOD Secret, TS/SCI, or SSBI clearance

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit or stand for 1 hour at a time
• Must be able to operate a computer

Pay Scale

At GALT Aerospace, base pay is one part of the total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as one grows and develops within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $102,000-$145,000, and a specific candidate's base pay will depend on their skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Salary : $102,000 - $145,000