Mechanical Engineer IV/Senior , Aircraft Integration

Tyonek Manufacturing Group, Inc.; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyonek Manufacturing Group, Inc. is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead aircraft integration efforts for avionics and weapons systems across multiple platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure airworthiness and maintainability for DoD and commercial projects.

The role requires extensive experience in rotary/fixed-wing design, CAD modeling, and rigorous analysis, with the potential to serve as technical lead during design and test phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field; 12+ years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft structures design, load paths and crash loads.
• Experience with DoD/FAA airworthiness processes and documentation.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and other CAD tools; ability to produce airworthy drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAD data packages, 3D models and 2D drawings for aircraft integrations.
• Design solutions for rotary and fixed wing aircraft considering weight, thermal, vibration and corrosion.
• Perform classical and finite element analyses to validate designs.
• Write specifications and reports to obtain airworthiness certification.
• Coordinate with manufacturing to improve design for producibility.
• Support prototype testing, validation and verification of aircraft modifications.
• Lead design reviews and communicate with Airworthiness Authorities.
• Develop installation instructions and ensure conformance to design.
• Review completed installations for compliance and quality.

Skills

Airworthiness knowledge

Finite Element Analysis

Mechanical design

Manufacturing integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

Creo

Job description

General Description

Tyonek is dedicated to solving problems for current and future warfighters. We are seeking a motivated individual to take on the position of a senior mechanical engineer. You will hold a key role in our aircraft integration efforts. Using your mechanical engineering expertise, you will design and develop the integration of avionics and weapons systems into multiple vehicle platforms for customers including US DoD, foreign military, and/or commercial entities. You may also be the technical lead for projects during both the design and test phases.

General Description

Tyonek is dedicated to solving problems for current and future warfighters. We are seeking a motivated individual to take on the position of a senior mechanical engineer. You will hold a key role in our aircraft integration efforts. Using your mechanical engineering expertise, you will design and develop the integration of avionics and weapons systems into multiple vehicle platforms for customers including US DoD, foreign military, and/or commercial entities. You may also be the technical lead for projects during both the design and test phases.

Duties

• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is encouraged.


• Develop CAD technical data packages to include 3D models, 2D drawings using CAD software.


• Develop design solutions to complex mechanical issues in the field of rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft with considerations for weight, thermal, vibration, corrosion and airworthiness.


• Perform classical and Finite Element Analysis.


• Perform and write specifications, engineering analysis and reports as required to obtain airworthiness certification.


• Coordinate with manufacturing engineering to identify manufacturing efficiencies early in the design cycle.


• Support manufacturing engineering during the manufacturing phase.


• Develop and present formal and informal design reviews.


• Effectively communicate with Airworthiness Authorities.


• Develop installation instructions.


• Provide engineering support during prototype, validation and verification of aircraft modifications.


• Review completed installations to ensure conformance to design.


• Support component level qualification testing.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• May report to an executive or a manager.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related field) is preferred.


• A minimum of 12 years related experience is required.


• Knowledge of Mechanical engineering principals.


• Experience in aircraft structures design to include sheet metal, machined and composite parts and assemblies.


• Understanding of aircraft structures, load paths and designing for crash loads.


• Working knowledge of material selections using the Metallic Material Properties Development and Standardization (MMPDS) Handbook (formally MIL-HDBK-5) and Composite Materials Handbook (MIL-HDBK-17).


• Working knowledge and understanding of military and commercial aerospace practices, processes, specifications and standards.


• Knowledge of MIL-STD-31000, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standards and associated drawing and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing requirements.


• Experience in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA and/or Creo CAD software; a high degree of skill in SolidWorks is required.


• Ability to write and review airworthiness documents, plans and test procedures.


• General understanding of manufacturability of sheet metal, machined and composite parts and assemblies.


• High degree of skill in performing Classical and Finite Element Analysis.


• Working knowledge of aircraft corrosion prevention methods, techniques and treatments.


• Working knowledgeable of DoD aircraft technical manuals.


• Experience in developing DoD and/or FAA aircraft airworthiness certification substantiation analysis and reports; e.g. Weight and Balance, Drag, Structural, Crash Loads, Thermal, etc.


• Ability to operate in a fast-paced multi-tasking customer service-oriented environment with a high degree of efficient and effective performance.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.


• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ab lities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Must be able to walk and stand on leve