Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Sr. Mechanical Engineerto support ongoing flight operations.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer researches, designs, develops, and tests mechanical systems and equipment that support Calspan’s flight operations and aerospace programs. This role provides technical leadership in the planning, design, analysis, and integration of mechanical solutions while ensuring performance, safety, and customer requirements are met. The position also mentors junior engineers and supports complex engineering projects from concept through testing and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional concept layouts of unique, one-off aircraft modifications. These include cabin modifications to integrate test equipment, as well as structural and outer mold-line modifications to accommodate installation of customer externally mounted test articles

• Independently lead the mechanical development of component and assembly designs, provide design substantiation, and documentation package for FAA airworthiness approval

• Support flight test planning and flight test activities with key design limitations and restrictions

• Document new designs by way of 3D-models, 2D-drawings and engineering reports

• Interact and coordinate with team members of varying disciplines in a professional and efficient manner.

Qualifications

Preferred Education / Experience for Senior Mechanical Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

• 7+ years of proven experience in the design and analysis of structural components, preferably aircraft structures or aircraft mechanical system or;

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to above

Preferred Knowledge / Ability for Senior Mechanical Engineer:

• Familiar in GD&T stack-up

• Familiar in using 3D-CAD design tools, including FEA

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

• NX proficiency

Why join Calspan?

Be Calspan Culture

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.

Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees

Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Hospital Coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement , and Pet Insurance.

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications. Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Salary Range (min)

USD $93,000.00/Yr.

Salary Range (max)

USD $115,000.00/Yr.

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Job LocationsUS-NY-Niagara Falls

Job ID 2026-2636

Category Engineering