Senior Mechanical Engineering-Design

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 (e.g., Manages mid-size development projects outsourced to sub-contractors (development of a system, equipment or components).

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

Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of variable factors

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 devices 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 material 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 products bill of materials (BOM)

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 full understanding & knowledge of engineering principles in the technical discipline and successfully works independently

Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Ability to work in an office and production environment (Constant)

talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

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”). S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. 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.

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