Job: Mechanical Engineering Supervision

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be "U.S. persons" within the meaning of ITAR, as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

Summary
Supports the development and documentation of mechanical systems, including system design, proposals, and high-level requirements. Performs detailed design development and modification of mechanical system installations. Supports spatial integration at the system or component level and prepares technical documentation for mechanical components and systems.

This role requires a strong background in aerospace manufacturing, design, and analysis with emphasis on pneumatic, mechanical, and electro‑mechanical components and assemblies for military or commercial aviation. Extensive experience with mechanisms such as linkages, levers, pneumatic devices, solenoids, and motor operators is required. Knowledge of airborne weapon systems and/or weapon carriage equipment is strongly preferred. Works under limited supervision.

Daily Responsibilities

Lead research into technical, operational, and quality issues not resolved by customers

Assess and resolve product and process issues across the product lifecycle

Direct cross‑functional teams in root cause analysis and disposition of complex design non‑conformances

Perform detailed design work, assembly layouts, and creation of drawings and solid models in CATIA

Oversee documentation of hardware‑related issues

Support development, maintenance, and modification of system, component, and installation designs

Perform and document analyses to validate and verify system and component requirements

Provide ongoing technical support to production operations

Design and review layouts, calculate component stack‑ups, and prepare supporting documentation

Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards

Write technical reports and support design reviews (conceptual, preliminary, and detailed)

Support proposal preparation and new business development

Lead validation and verification of mechanical and system requirements

Train, coach, and mentor team members

Required Skills

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Minimum of 12 years of relevant design, analysis, or development experience (military or commercial aviation preferred)

Strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing methods and fabrication processes

Experience with design concepts such as concurrent engineering and DFM/DFA

Ability to perform structural analysis using hand calculations and finite element methods

Knowledge of aerospace materials, heat treatment, and coatings

Proficiency in CAD tools (CATIA preferred); PDM Smart Team a plus

Expertise in ASME Y14.100 and ASME Y14.5 standards (GD&T and stack‑up analysis)

Experience with electromechanical systems and large structures

Familiarity with AS9100 and ITAR requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English

Ability to write engineering and test reports

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

3D printing experience (PLA, composite, and/or metal) a plus

Ability to perform basic measurement and inspection processes

Proof of education required

Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs

Medium‑to‑large office environment

Fast‑paced setting; work independently or in teams

Combination of standard office environments

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