Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, Aerospace Structures

PDS Tech Commercial; Arizona; On-site; USD 158,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead structural, vibration, and thermal analyses for gas turbine engine and APU components. The role requires deep expertise in structural mechanics, FEA, and aerospace design, with the ability to mentor teams and drive technical direction across programs.

You will provide leadership for design, development, testing, and evaluation of mechanical components, while communicating complex engineering concepts to stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong background in Structural Mechanics, Stress Analysis, FEA, Mechanical Design, and Aerospace Components.
• Experience leading technical activities and analyses.
• Ability to communicate complex engineering concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead structural, vibration, and heat transfer analyses for gas turbine engine and APU components.
• Provide technical expertise across multiple engine and power systems programs.
• Design, develop, test, and evaluate mechanical components and equipment.
• Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to assess structural integrity and performance.
• Lead design reviews and technical assessments.
• Develop engineering estimates, schedules, and resource plans.
• Present technical findings to internal and external customers.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, customer requirements, and program objectives.
• Support documentation, configuration management, and process improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

Skills

Structural Mechanics

FEA

Stress Analysis

Vibration Analysis

Heat Transfer

Mechanical Design

Aerospace Components

Technical Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead structural, vibration, and thermal analyses for gas turbine engine and APU components. The role requires deep expertise in structural mechanics, FEA, and aerospace design, with the ability to mentor teams and drive technical direction across programs.

You will provide leadership for design, development, testing, and evaluation of mechanical components, while communicating complex engineering concepts to stakeholders