Sr Mechanical Engineer

Job Description
About This Opportunity

CTI Staffing is partnering with a leading aviation instrumentation and avionics manufacturer to find a Senior Mechanical Engineer for their team in Clearwater, Florida. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity with a well-established, mission-driven company whose products fly on civil, military, and business aviation platforms worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Lead the mechanical design, fabrication, evaluation, and testing of new aviation products from concept through qualification and into lifecycle sustainment
• Create and maintain SolidWorks 3D models and 2D design definitions, applying FEA where appropriate
• Conduct technical design reviews and FMEAs to identify critical design factors and manufacturing risks
• Design products to meet DO-160 or MIL-STD-810 environmental qualification standards
• Drive multiple concurrent projects through the full design cycle to completion
• Apply structured problem-solving to identify and eliminate root causes of technical issues
• Provide obsolescence and sustaining engineering support for established product lines
• Support manufacturing engineers with fixtures, tooling, and process improvements

What You Bring

• 8+ years of engineering experience in aerospace new product development
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
• SolidWorks proficiency for 3D and 2D design definition
• Demonstrated experience designing to DO-160 or MIL-STD-810 environmental qualification standards
• GD&T proficiency per ASME Y14.5
• FEA experience (ANSYS or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes: machining, welding, brazing, assembly, and testing
• Strong technical writing skills - procedures, requirements, and specifications documentation
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or individual protected under 8 U.S.C. 1324b) - required for ITAR compliance
• Must be able to work fully onsite in Clearwater, FL

Nice-to-Have

• Experience designing FAA-certified aviation products
• Familiarity with SAE Aerospace Standards AS8006, AS5562, or FAA TSO C16b
• MATLAB proficiency
• Experience managing or working with additive manufacturing / 3D printing processes
• Experience managing external contracted engineering services

Technical Environment

SolidWorks •ANSYS •MATLAB •ASME Y14.5 / GD&T •DO-160 •MIL-STD-810 •FMEA methodology •Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing

What Success Looks Like

• Within the first 60 days: Integrated with the engineering team, contributing to active design reviews or sustaining engineering efforts, and building familiarity with the current product portfolio
• Within 3-6 months: Independently leading mechanical design on at least one active development program from requirements through design definition
• Consistently producing high-quality design documentation that supports internal reviews and external qualification activities

About CTI Consulting & Staffing

CTI is a staffing firm with 25+ years of experience connecting exceptional IT and engineering talent with leading organizations across the US, Canada, and LATAM. We specialize in onshore and nearshore staffing, including contract, permanent, and contract-to-hire hiring. We do not send candidates we would not hire ourselves.

Requirements

Required:

• 8+ years of aerospace new product development experience
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
• SolidWorks proficiency (3D and 2D design)
• Experience designing to DO-160 or MIL-STD-810 environmental qualification standards
• GD&T proficiency per ASME Y14.5
• FEA experience (ANSYS or equivalent)
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes: machining, welding, brazing, assembly, and testing
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• U.S. Person status required (ITAR compliance - no sponsorship available)
• Fully onsite in Clearwater, FL - no hybrid or remote

Preferred:

• FAA-certified product design experience
• SAE Aerospace Standards: AS8006, AS5562, or FAA TSO C16b
• MATLAB proficiency
• Additive manufacturing / 3D printing experience
• Contracted engineering services management experience