Aviation Mechanical Engineer: Hands-On Cockpit Hardware

Avidyne; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Avidyne is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and package electromechanical hardware for cockpit displays. You will take concepts from CAD through DO-160 qualification, ensuring safety, performance, and manufacturability.

You will collaborate with seasoned engineers, contribute to certification activities, and gain hands-on experience in aviation technology while delivering robust, high-quality avionics hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience (or Master’s with less experience).
• Applied knowledge of mechanical design: stress, materials, thermal, structures.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and design documentation (SolidWorks/Creo or equivalent).
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes: sheet metal, CNC, casting, injection molding.
• Awareness of DO-160 environmental testing and aviation certs (FAA/EASA).

Responsibilities

• Design electromechanical devices and electronics packaging for cockpit displays using advanced 3D modeling.
• Create and maintain drawings, BOMs, specs, and design records for certification and production.
• Design sheet metal, machined, cast, and injection-molded parts with weight and manufacturability in mind.
• Develop models and assemblies integrating subsystems (electrical/thermal/mechanical).
• Plan and execute design verification including structural and thermal analysis and testing.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

SolidWorks/Creo

Stress analysis

Thermal management

Manufacturing processes

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

DFM/ DFA concepts

Job description

Avidyne is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and package electromechanical hardware for cockpit displays. You will take concepts from CAD through DO-160 qualification, ensuring safety, performance, and manufacturability.

You will collaborate with seasoned engineers, contribute to certification activities, and gain hands-on experience in aviation technology while delivering robust, high-quality avionics hardware.