Mechanical Engineer, Flight-Simulation Hardware & Prototyping

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

Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services LLC in Chantilly, VA seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of flight simulation and training systems across programs. The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical design, prototyping, and collaboration with software, electrical, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities include creating 3D CAD models and drawings, defining interfaces, and supporting verification activities.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Foundational understanding of mechanical design principles, including materials, tolerancing, structural design, and manufacturing methods.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD software; Autodesk Inventor experience is preferred, and SolidWorks or similar CAD experience is acceptable.
• Ability to create and interpret mechanical drawings, assemblies, and technical documentation.
• Hands‑on interest in prototyping, fabrication, assembly, troubleshooting, or 3D printing.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, respond to feedback, and support multiple projects in a collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the mechanical design of flight simulation and training systems, including structures, equipment mounts, control interfaces, and cable-routing features.
• Assist with defining mechanical interfaces, alignment requirements, and integration constraints across a variety of simulator and training-system platforms.
• Prepare design materials and support Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs), including SRR, PDR, and CDR, under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Design and integrate cockpit hardware, flight controls, visual systems, and mixed reality (MR) equipment, including mounts, sensors, and cable routing.
• Collaborate with systems, software, electrical, and manufacturing teams during design, integration, testing, and subsystem 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

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

By Light Professional IT Services LLC in Chantilly, VA seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of flight simulation and training systems across programs. The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical design, prototyping, and collaboration with software, electrical, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities include creating 3D CAD models and drawings, defining interfaces, and supporting verification activities.