Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer

Worker Type Regular Job Summary The Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanically functioning equipment. Leads and supports the mechanical design, testing, and production of electrical machines as well as the design of electronics packaging for high altitude aerospace applications. Leads or supports mechanical packaging development effort for electronic equipment that withstand stringent environmental requirements (i.e., mass, volume, thermal, vibration). Manages mid-size development projects outsourced to sub-contractors (development of a system, equipment or components). Position Responsibilities Leads or supports the thermal, structural, dynamic, and fluid flow analysis efforts for electronics equipment Leads the testing and data collection in the laboratory and the field Models the mechanical devices and selects the proper material Performs stress and fatigue analysis; performs thermal analysis and selects bonding material Develops mechanical drawings and specifies the dimensional tolerances Develops assembly instructions and test procedures Develops test plans and test procedures to verify designs Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of variable factors Executes team assignments effectively following the given schedule, milestone, and available resources. May coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead) Other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) Minimum 8–12 years of relevant technical experience in Mechanical Engineering, of which a minimum of 5 years in developing for production rotating electrical machines, electronics equipment packaging solution, and/or mechanical device solutions for industrial and aerospace applications Experienced in developing requirements specification for mechanical subsystems and according to MIL-STD 961D standard or equivalent Has sufficient proficiency with the following CAD/CAE tools to perform one’s position responsibilities: SolidWorks for mechanical modeling ANSYS for structural and fatigue analysis ANSYS Icepack for thermal analysis Extensive experience with SolidWorks and designing electrical rotating machines for high-performance applications Extensive experience with thermal management tradeoffs and solutions and materials properties Experienced with bonding techniques for extreme environmental conditions using different adhesives Experienced with manufacturing methodologies of electrical machines Experienced with creating and maintaining product document tree Experienced with creating and maintaining product bill of materials (BOM) Experienced with test and measurement techniques, such as torque transducer calibration and instrumentation Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies MS degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred Recognition by a reputable international engineering society such as ASME at the senior membership level or higher is desired Demonstrates familiarity with MIL-STD-810 or DO-160 Demonstrates familiarity with MIL-STD 961D standards (or equivalent) for developing subsystem technical specifications Demonstrates full understanding & knowledge of engineering principles in the technical discipline and successfully works independently Effectively articulates concepts and ideas to both technical and non-technical staff Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company Has effective problem‑solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests Physical Demands Ability to work in an office and production environment (constant) Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (frequent) Clearance Level No Clearance Salary Range $170,000 - $249,900 ITAR Requirements This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. Benefits AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: EEO Statement We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr