Flight Simulation Mechanical Engineer - Electro-Mechanical

By Light Professional IT Services LLC; 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.

This early-career role offers hands-on experience with complex electromechanical assemblies, collaboration with senior engineers, and opportunities to contribute across multiple programs and platform upgrades.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Fundamental mechanical design knowledge: materials, tolerancing, structural design.
• Proficient with 3D CAD; Inventor preferred; SolidWorks acceptable.
• Ability to create/interprete drawings and assemblies.
• Hands-on prototyping, fabrication, or 3D printing experience.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage tasks across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design of flight sim and training systems, including structures, mounts, interfaces, and cable routing.
• Define interfaces, alignment, and integration constraints across platforms.
• Prepare design materials and support SETRs (SRR, PDR, and CDR).
• Design and integrate cockpit hardware, flight controls, visual systems, and MR equipment.
• Collaborate with systems, software, electrical, and manufacturing teams during design, integration, testing, and acceptance.
• Develop and revise 3D CAD models, assemblies, drawings, and fabrication documentation using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Support rapid prototyping and development using in-house 3D printing and other fabrication methods.
• Participate in mechanical verification and validation activities, including fit, form, function, and basic failure mode assessments.

Skills

3D CAD software

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Mechanical drawings

Prototyping

Teamwork

Problem solving

Project management

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Aerospace Engineering

BS in Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

CAD software

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.

This early-career role offers hands-on experience with complex electromechanical assemblies, collaboration with senior engineers, and opportunities to contribute across multiple programs and platform upgrades.