Mechanical Design Engineer II: Prototyping, FEA & Analysis

FlightHouse Engineering; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightHouse Engineering in Portland, OR is seeking a mid-level Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong analytic and hands-on prototyping background. The role emphasizes design, testing, and documentation of parts and assemblies, while collaborating with teammates to meet cost and schedule targets.

The ideal candidate has a BS in mechanical engineering and 3–7 years of related experience, with skills in SolidWorks, FEA, and prototyping. Travel may be required, and U.S. person status is needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3-7 years experience in a related mechanical engineering role.
• Composite experience; part design and bonded composite/metallic structures.
• Hands on experience building and prototyping your own designs.
• Familiarity with aircraft or unmanned aircraft (UAV, UAS, drone) is a strong plus.
• Position requires some domestic travel.
• Must have U.S. person status.

Responsibilities

• Detailed metallic part design & analysis.
• Detailed design of composite structures.
• 3D printed and injection molded plastic part design.
• Work with Finite Element Analysis partners to analyze and optimize structural design.
• Manage design projects to cost, schedule, and performance targets.
• Manage large assembly models in CAD, and implement best practice top-down modelling practices.
• Generate product and sub-system requirements.
• Fabricate and test prototypes.
• Interface with vendors to manufacture designs you create.
• Generate fully and minimally dimensioned drawings as required.
• Generate and maintain BOMs.
• Prepare design presentations and summaries to document work.
• Demonstrate initiative by understanding what actions need to be taken and completing the required tasks while seeking the perspective of others as required.

Skills

SolidWorks

Finite Element Analysis

MATLAB/Octave

Microsoft Office

UAV/UAS familiarity

Prototyping experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

3D Printing

Job description

FlightHouse Engineering in Portland, OR is seeking a mid-level Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong analytic and hands-on prototyping background. The role emphasizes design, testing, and documentation of parts and assemblies, while collaborating with teammates to meet cost and schedule targets.

The ideal candidate has a BS in mechanical engineering and 3–7 years of related experience, with skills in SolidWorks, FEA, and prototyping. Travel may be required, and U.S. person status is needed.