Aerospace Electro-Mechanical Engineer (Hands-On, On-Site)

System One; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

System One in Exton, PA is seeking a hands‑on Electro Mechanical Engineer to join our aerospace and avionics engineering team. You will design, develop, integrate, test, and produce electro‑mechanical assemblies for commercial, business, and military aviation.

The role requires working closely with electrical, systems, manufacturing, quality, and production teams; hands‑on prototyping, testing, troubleshooting; on‑site 100%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electro‑Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 3+ years of professional experience in mechanical or electro‑mechanical product design and development.
• Strong experience with 3D CAD modeling and detailed engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, dimensional stack‑ups, and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience designing mechanical hardware that interfaces with electronic components and assemblies.
• Understanding of common manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, fastening, assembly, and finishing.
• Experience supporting prototype builds, product testing, troubleshooting, and production.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Strong hands‑on troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively across electrical engineering, systems engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and production teams.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Must be comfortable working 100% on‑site in Exton, PA.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, and support electro‑mechanical components, assemblies, enclosures, and systems for aerospace/avionics products.
• Develop mechanical designs for electronic equipment, including chassis, housings, mounting structures, brackets, panels, connectors, cabling, and related hardware.
• Create and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Perform tolerance analysis, dimensional stack‑ups, material selection, and design‑for‑manufacturability evaluations.
• Integrate mechanical components with PCBs, displays, sensors, wiring, connectors, and other electrical/electronic hardware.
• Build, assemble, modify, and evaluate engineering prototypes and production units.
• Develop and execute engineering tests to validate mechanical and electro‑mechanical designs.
• Troubleshoot hardware failures and electro‑mechanical issues using a structured root‑cause analysis approach.
• Support environmental and qualification testing, including vibration, shock, temperature, and other aerospace‑related test requirements.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Production to resolve assembly, fit, tolerance, quality, and manufacturability issues.
• Support design changes, engineering change orders, configuration management, and product lifecycle documentation.
• Evaluate component obsolescence and recommend suitable replacement components or design modifications.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical recommendations regarding reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, cost, and performance.
• Interface with suppliers and internal manufacturing teams regarding component specifications, fabrication requirements, and technical issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for existing products and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure designs and engineering documentation comply with applicable company, customer, aerospace, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Mechanical design

Electro-mechanical integration

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

System One in Exton, PA is seeking a hands‑on Electro Mechanical Engineer to join our aerospace and avionics engineering team. You will design, develop, integrate, test, and produce electro‑mechanical assemblies for commercial, business, and military aviation.

The role requires working closely with electrical, systems, manufacturing, quality, and production teams; hands‑on prototyping, testing, troubleshooting; on‑site 100%.