Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

JOB TITLE: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer



LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ



PAY RATE: $83.00-95.00/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (8 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Conducts rotor dynamics analysis to predict critical speed, create whirl speed maps or Campbell diagrams, and predict displacement, force, and moment due to imbalance.

• Applies 1D Beam based FEA technique for rotor dynamics and shafting structural analyses.

• Uses FEA software including ANSYS APDL and ANSYS Workbench for mechanical design engineering.

• Conducts mechanical design engineering within aerospace industries focusing on complex component and system design.

• Leads design reviews, conducts risk assessments, and mentors engineering teams effectively.

• Manages mechanical design projects in aerospace environments.

• Applies knowledge of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and design standards including AS9100 and MIL-STD.

• Performs design for manufacturability and tolerance analysis for mechanical systems.

• Utilizes mechanical testing methodologies for product validation.

• Applies systems engineering principles for cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.

• Extensive Rotor Dynamics experience in mechanical design engineering within aerospace or related industries.

• Proficiency in FEA software such as ANSYS APDL or ANSYS Workbench.

• Proficiency in 1D Beam based FEA technique for rotor dynamics analysis.

• Experience conducting rotor dynamics analysis to predict critical speed, create whirl speed maps or Campbell diagrams, and predict displacement, force, and moment due to imbalance.

• Proven leadership experience in managing mechanical design projects in aerospace environments.

• Knowledge of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and design standards such as AS9100 and MIL-STD.

• Experience with design for manufacturability, tolerance analysis, and mechanical testing methodologies.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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