Flight-Simulation Mechanical Engineer: Hands-on Design

By Light Professional IT Services; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of flight simulation and training systems. You will work across programs on mechanical design, equipment mounts, interfaces, and prototyping with multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, 3D CAD modeling, and collaboration with systems, software, electrical, and manufacturing teams, with security clearance eligibility a consideration.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 0-3 years of mechanical engineering experience; hands-on project work valued.
• Foundational understanding of mechanical design, materials, tolerancing.
• Experience with 3D CAD software; Inventor preferred, SolidWorks acceptable.
• Ability to create and interpret mechanical drawings and docs.
• Interest in prototyping, fabrication, assembly, or 3D printing.
• Strong communication, organization and teamwork.
• Experience with flight simulation, aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability systems is a plus.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design of flight simulation systems including mounts and cable routing.
• Define mechanical interfaces and integration constraints across platforms.
• 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, testing, and acceptance.
• Develop 3D CAD models, drawings, fabrication docs using Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Support rapid prototyping with in-house 3D printing.
• Participate in verification and validation activities (fit, form, function, failure mode).

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Project management

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Internships / co-op experience

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

3D printing

Job description

By Light Professional IT Services seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of flight simulation and training systems. You will work across programs on mechanical design, equipment mounts, interfaces, and prototyping with multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, 3D CAD modeling, and collaboration with systems, software, electrical, and manufacturing teams, with security clearance eligibility a consideration.