Mechanical Engineer-EOSL-Open Rank (Mid-Senior Level)

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to advance state-of-the-art mechanical and electro-mechanical systems for aerospace, defense, and related applications. Responsibilities span ideation, design, analysis, fabrication, integration, and testing across multiple environments.

Candidates should have 4+ years of Solidworks experience, proficiency in CFD/FEA (AnSYS Icepak), and a background in thermal analyses, GD&T, and 2D/3D modeling. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance.
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute complex mechanical packaging tasks, including sensor integration and thermal/power management.
• Conduct detailed mechanical and electro-mechanical design studies and requirements analysis.
• Lead mechanical simulation, analysis and test tasks including thermal, shock, vibration, and reliability testing.
• Prepare technical data packages and direct other engineers/drafters.
• Design and document using 2D/3D modeling tools; generate performance criteria with the project lead.
• Translate requirements into architectures for subsystems and complete systems.
• Oversee fabrication and manufacturing of prototypes; develop or contribute to reports and proposals.
• Design tools/processes to accelerate project objectives; mentor junior staff.
• Significantly contribute to white papers and competitive proposals.

Skills

Solidworks

CFD/FEA

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Project management

Thermal analysis

System integration

Leadership

Fabrication experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Icepak

GD&T

ANSI drawings

Job description

Overview:

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry.GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

• 1. Students are our top priority.
• 2. We strive for excellence.
• 3. We thrive on diversity.
• 4. We celebrate collaboration.
• 5. We champion innovation.
• 6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
• 7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
• 8. We act ethically.
• 9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Project/Unit Description

The Electro-Optical Infrared Systems Division (EISD) performs research in all areas related to active and passive sensor systems. From basic geometric/radiometric modeling and analysis, through design and fabrication, to test and evaluation in the field, our team provides subject matter expertise to our customers in order to solve their most challenging problems in undersea, ground, airborne, and space domains. EISD is a collection of multi-discipline engineers and scientists encompassing optical, physics, mechanical, electrical, computer, and software domains, among others. Our portfolio consists of research programs in and related to: Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR); Undersea Warfare; Atmospheric Optics; Tactical Imaging, e.g. Degraded Visual Environments (DVE); Automatic Target Recognition; Intelligence Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED); Free-space Optical Communications; Space Situational Awareness (SSA); Tagging, Tracking, and Locating (TTL); LIDAR; Remote Sensing; High-energy laser systems; etc.

Job Purpose

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the research and development of state-of-the-art mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. This includes ideation, design, analysis, manufacture, implementation, integration, and testing of components, subsystems, and full systems, as well as guiding their successful deployment and implementation in a variety of environments. Applications include aeronautics, aerospace, transportation, military equipment, radar and electromagnetic systems, electronics, optical systems, Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), and remote sensing. Mechanical Engineers evaluate materials, structures, kinematics, thermodynamics, and fabrication methods, combining theoretical and experimental results to meet and manage complex system requirements. Core functions encompass modeling, simulation, and analysis of proposed designs, including finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), vibration, shock, and fatigue analysis, and thermal analysis. Functions may include reverse engineering and redesign of existing mechanical assemblies and components, research in emerging and advanced manufacturing methods, creation of technical data packages to communicate design and manufacturing intent to project teams and stakeholders, or development and evaluation of prototypes

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute increasingly complex mechanical packaging tasks, including integration of electromechanical sensors and actors, interface control, motion control, thermal and power management, environmental considerations, and other system requirements
• Conduct detailed mechanical and electro-mechanical system design studies and requirements analysis
• Work with project leadership to execute full spectrum of mechanical simulation, analysis and test tasks including thermal, shock, vibration, reliability testing, and application of appropriate MIL, ANSI, and ASME standards
• Lead the preparation of technical data packages including direction of other engineers and/or drafters
• Mechanical design and documentation of design and fabrication requirements using 2D and 3D modeling tools
• Generate performance design criteria in conjunction with project technical lead
• Translate requirements into physical architectures for subsystems and complete systems
• Oversee fabrication and manufacturing of prototype components and subsystems
• Development or significant contribution to technical reports, presentations, white papers, and competitive proposals
• Design and build tools and processes to meet and accelerate moderate to major project objectives
• Assist with development of small teams and mentoring others
• Significantly contribute to white papers, published papers, or competitive proposals

Required Minimum Qualifications

• 4 years+ experience using Solidworks
• 4 years+ experience in one or more of the following:
  • Performing CFD/FEA using ANSYS Icepak
  • Performing opto-mechanical analyses,
  • Integrating systems into air/space platforms, designing ruggedized systems
  • Performing thermal analyses
• Familiar with GD&T and manufacturing technologies
• 4 years+ experience generating ANSI-compliant level 2/3 drawings
• Hands on experience using typical machine shop tools
• Experience developing prototype systems
• Software development experience in Python/MATLAB/C/C++
• Project management and task leadership experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Familiar with model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
• 4 years+ experience in three or more of the following:
  • Performing CFD/FEA using ANSYS Icepak
  • Performing opto-mechanical analyses
  • Integrating systems into air/space platforms
  • Designing ruggedized systems
  • Performing thermal analyses
• Experience with optical system design, development, and fabrication

Travel Requirements

<10% travel

Education and Length of Experience

This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

• 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline.
• 3 years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline.
• 0 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline.

Please refer to our Research Faculty Technical Level Guidelines for minimum requirements at the higher levels.

U.S. Citizenship Requirements

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Clearance Type Required

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Benefits at GTRI

Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: https://benefits.hr.gatech.edu/.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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