Roles & Responsibilities:
• Designer for mechanical systems: assemblies, conveyances, layouts and routings for hardware
• Creating model-based definition, which includes 3D annotations, for detail, assembly, and installation of mechanical systems, primarily conveyances and placement.
• Engineering mechanisms to facilitate smooth and efficient transitions between vertical and horizontal flight, including rotors, wings, and propulsion adjustments.
• Designing systems with high reliability and ease of maintenance to reduce downtime and lifecycle costs.
• Coordinating with other engineering, manufacturing, or specialty personnel to resolve problems.
• Responding to data/action requests from procurement, manufacturing, tooling, etc.
• Supporting supplier/teammate design activity.
Qualifications
• BS mechanical engineering.
• 8+ years relevant experience with tilt rotor aircraft
• Knowledge of GD&T basics
• Proficient in CATIA v6
• Preferred: experience with DARPA, prototype programs, unmanned vehicle programs
• Strong understanding of aerospace design principles and industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work within assigned hours for a task, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively when risks or issues arise
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment, primarily virtually.
• Like to work in a fast paced, creative environment
• Enjoy people and dynamic teams with diverse experiences. We have fun together!
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
• Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
• Substantial amounts of telephone, video conferencing and computer work.
• Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
• Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
• Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM
• Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.
• US Citizen is required due to nature of work
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
