Lead Space Mechanical Engineer – Structural & Thermal Analysis

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced mechanical/aerospace engineer in Alabama to lead structural and thermal analysis for space and airborne hardware. You will support diverse R&D programs, participate in multi-disciplinary teams, and drive the mechanical design and testing lifecycle from concept through acceptance.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years of experience in structural/thermal analysis, CAD (SolidWorks), and GD&T, with strong technical writing and the ability to obtain US security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 12 years' mechanical engineering experience in structural and thermal analysis including FEA, thermal conduction, and bolt loads.
• Experience with CAD design, ideally SolidWorks.
• Tolerance analysis and GD&T practices.
• Space hardware design, analysis, integration, and test.
• Strong technical writing for engineering documentation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering design and analysis support to diverse R&D programs and small-volume production contracts.
• Lead the structural and thermal analysis of mechanical systems for space and airborne hardware.
• Work within a multi-disciplined project team.
• Responsible for mechanical design and analysis activity.
• Support integration and formal acceptance-test activities.
• Projects range from packaging high-reliability electronics subsystems to opto-mechanical mechanisms like gimbals and steering mirrors.

Skills

Structural Analysis

Thermal Analysis

FEA

Analytical Calculations

Mechanical Design

Tolerance Analysis

GD&T

Space Hardware Design

Integration Testing

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced mechanical/aerospace engineer in Alabama to lead structural and thermal analysis for space and airborne hardware. You will support diverse R&D programs, participate in multi-disciplinary teams, and drive the mechanical design and testing lifecycle from concept through acceptance.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years of experience in structural/thermal analysis, CAD (SolidWorks), and GD&T, with strong technical writing and the ability to obtain US security clearance.