Principal Mechanical Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities

Mechanical Architecture and Enclosure Design:

Design robust mechanical enclosures and structural components utilizing advanced computer-aided design software for aerospace electronics packaging.

Thermal and Structural Analysis:

Conduct finite element analysis for stress, strain, and fatigue alongside computational fluid dynamics or thermal resistance modeling to ensure structural and thermal survivability.

Ruggedized Computing Packaging:

Apply advanced knowledge of shock isolation, vibration dampening, and environmental sealing to design enclosures that protect sensitive electronics from extreme external environments.

Prototyping and Testing:

Lead the physical assembly, fit checking, and laboratory testing of mechanical prototypes, including structural pull tests and thermal survey instrumentation.

Material and Manufacturing Process Selection:

Select high-performance materials, coatings, and fabrication methods such as precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, and additive manufacturing to optimize weight and strength.

Tolerance Analysis:

Perform detailed geometric dimensioning and tolerancing analyses to ensure proper fit, form, and function during high-precision manufacturing and assembly.

Technical Root Cause Analysis:

Diagnose mechanical, structural, or thermal failures during environmental testing and implement effective engineering design fixes to meet flight requirements.

Education
Academic Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or institution.

A Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering is highly desirable, but practical hands-on hardware design history is heavily weighted.

Years of Experience

Minimum Requirements:

A minimum of fifteen years of progressive, hands-on mechanical engineering design experience directly supporting the aerospace or defense industry.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Our Partner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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