Aerospace Mechanical Engineer II: Prototyping & Payloads

Platform Aerospace; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace in Hollywood, MD, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to support payload integrations and aircraft modifications across the product lifecycle. You will design, analyze, test, and document prototype systems and ensure mission-ready solutions with close coordination among engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (or related STEM) with 2+ years experience, CAD/FEA proficiency, and the ability to obtain a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field; 2+ years of relevant experience or a Master's degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Experience using CAD software and engineering design tools.
• Intermediate knowledge of aircraft structural design and analysis.
• Will travel periodically to local and remote locations for installations, testing, and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues, customers, partners, and stakeholders on engineering designs and technical solutions.
• Design, implement, improve, and test integrations, equipment, components, products, and systems for commercial and military applications.
• Utilize computer-aided engineering and design software to perform engineering analyses and design activities.
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing, assembly, installation, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Plan fabrication, assembly, and installation methods for aircraft components and systems.
• Maintain working knowledge of aerospace standards, guidelines, and best practices related to aircraft structural installations.
• Develop project labor estimates, schedules, and task breakdowns.
• Design structural components utilizing metals, composites, and additive manufacturing (3D-printed) materials.
• Apply knowledge of coatings and environmental protection considerations within aircraft design.
• Assist in the design and development of ground support equipment.
• Perform structural analyses on new and existing designs to verify safety margins and compliance requirements.
• Create engineering drawings or review drawings developed by drafting personnel.
• Design and participate in ground and flight tests, collect measurements, analyze test data, and support installation and removal activities as required.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure products are built in accordance with engineering intent.
• Support senior project engineers and serve as a lead project engineer on assigned projects when required.
• Perform other duties as necessary and/or required.

Skills

CAD software

Aircraft structural design knowledge

Problem solving

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

FEA software

Engineering design tools

Job description

Platform Aerospace in Hollywood, MD, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to support payload integrations and aircraft modifications across the product lifecycle. You will design, analyze, test, and document prototype systems and ensure mission-ready solutions with close coordination among engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (or related STEM) with 2+ years experience, CAD/FEA proficiency, and the ability to obtain a