Flight Simulation Mechanical Engineer - Early-Career

By Light Professional IT Services; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Veraxx Engineering Corporation, a By Light Company, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of flight simulation and training systems. The role involves working with multiple programs to develop electromechanical systems and integrate hardware across platforms.

The ideal candidate has hands-on design experience, knowledge of 3D CAD tools (Inventor preferred, SolidWorks acceptable), and strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 2-5 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Hands-on design experience with electromechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design of flight simulation and training systems (structures, mounts, interfaces, cable routing).
• Define mechanical interfaces, alignment requirements, and integration constraints.
• Prepare design materials and support SE_TRs (SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Design and integrate cockpit hardware, flight controls, visual systems, MR equipment.
• Collaborate with systems, software, electrical, and manufacturing teams during design, integration, testing, and subsystem acceptance.
• Develop and revise 3D CAD models, assemblies, drawings, and fabrication documentation.

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

3D printing

Job description

Veraxx Engineering Corporation, a By Light Company, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of flight simulation and training systems. The role involves working with multiple programs to develop electromechanical systems and integrate hardware across platforms.

The ideal candidate has hands-on design experience, knowledge of 3D CAD tools (Inventor preferred, SolidWorks acceptable), and strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.