Mechanical Engineer III

DeltaHawk Engines, Inc.; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DeltaHawk Engines, Inc. in Racine, WI seeks a Mechanical Engineer III to lead the design, development and integration of advanced aviation engine systems. This role emphasizes strong analytical capability and hands‑on judgment.

You will contribute to rotating machinery projects and collaborate across engineering, production and suppliers. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in engine design, proficiency in 3D CAD, and a track record of delivering reliable, certification‑driven solutions while

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of engine design experience with rotating assemblies.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret test data.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate with cross‑functional teams and suppliers.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, NX).

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects from concept through completion with schedule, deliverables and outcomes.
• Design, develop and integrate engine systems and components from first principles to detailed design.
• Perform calculations and simulations for rotating assemblies, gear trains, pumps, and turbo machinery.
• Select materials and manufacturing processes balancing performance, weight and cost.
• Lead requirements development and verification/validation planning for systems and components.
• Develop test standards, analyze results, and provide engineering recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, drafters, suppliers and managers to optimize design and reliability.
• Design to minimize manufacturing cost while meeting FAA certification standards (14 CFR Part 23/33).
• Prepare and review drawings per ASME standards; support production, validation and FAA activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PTC Creo

Siemens NX

Job description

Quality control applies as much to people as manufacturing.

We hire people who are smart, goal-driven and excited about achieving the unimaginable. We focus on character and motivation, and then train for discrete skills. Our employees share common goals for the company, but celebrate diversity and perspectives from all walks of life. We simply want them to be the best they can be, inside and outside of the company.

We operate very much like a startup; everyone is a hands‑on contributor. We encourage constructive ideas from all members of the team, and we constantly evolve to meet employee needs. We live by the credo that taking care of each other is good for all of us. And while others wait for the world to change, we want to change the world. One engine at a time.

Delivering the Freedom to Fly

DeltaHawk Engines, Inc. develops, produces and provides propulsion products and services that globally excite the passion and freedom to fly. We exist to bring the highest level of innovation and value to the general aviation industry. We will do this by developing a disruptive new standard in the flying experience, one which will exceed our customers’ expectations of efficiency, reliability, performance, simplicity and affordability. DeltaHawk is driven to be the most recognized and respected brand in the industry.

We’re always looking to grow our team.

Our dedication to innovation drives us in hiring and developing the best talent we can. We recognize your career path is as individual as you and our priority is providing an environment where you can do your best work—and grow as a professional. If you want to be part of an evolving industry with limitless potential, let’s discuss a plan for your career. Explore DeltaHawk today.

Position: Mechanical Engineer III

Location: Racine, WI

Job Id: 237

# of Openings: 1

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Engineering, the Mechanical Engineer III will provide technical leadership in the design, development, and integration of advanced engine systems and components for aviation applications. This role requires strong analytical capability, hands‑on engineering judgment, and a deep understanding of rotating machinery and propulsion systems. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced, certification-driven environment and is passionate about high‑performance engine technology and innovation.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

• Manage assigned engineering projects from concept through successful completion, including schedule, deliverables, and technical outcomes.
• Design, develop, and integrate engine systems and components, beginning with first principles engineering analysis and progressing through detailed design.
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations to support rotating assemblies, gear trains, pumps, and supercharger/turbocharger machinery.
• Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes considering performance, longevity, reliability, weight, and cost targets.
• Lead requirements development and ensure verification and validation plans are established and executed for assigned systems, subsystems, and components.
• Develop and document test standards and protocols; analyze test data and provide actionable engineering recommendations.
• Collaborate proactively with engineers, technicians, drafters, suppliers, and program managers to optimize engine design, reliability, manufacturability, and performance.
• Design to achieve lowest manufacturing cost consistent with reliability, performance requirements, and FAA certification standards (e.g., 14 CFR Part 23 / Part 33 as applicable).
• Prepare and review engineering drawings in accordance with ASME drafting standards.
• Support production development, prototype builds, validation testing, and FAA certification activities as assigned.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of new and improved engineering and manufacturing processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree.
• Minimum 5 years of engine design experience, particularly involving rotating assemblies, gear trains, pumps, and/or supercharger/turbocharger machinery.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to perform and interpret engineering calculations and test data.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with cross‑functional teams including engineering, management, lab technicians, and suppliers.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, PTC Creo, Siemens NX or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Membership in professional engineering organizations such as SAE International or similar.
• Advanced engineering degree (MS or PhD) or relevant professional certification.
• Research & Development experience in propulsion or advanced mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of FAA certification regulations and compliance processes.
• Demonstrated passion for engines, high‑performance technology, innovation, and aviation.
• Systems‑level thinking
• Mechanical design expertise in high‑speed rotating equipment
• Requirements management and validation discipline
• Clear and concise technical communication

This role operates in a collaborative engineering environment and may include time in laboratory and production settings to support development, testing, and certification activities.

If you ar driven by innovation and thrive on solving complex propulsion challenges, this is an opportunity to help shape next‑generation aviation engine systems.