Rugged Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer

CFD Research Corporation; Columbus (OH); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) match

ESOP

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Descrizione del lavoro

CFD Research Corporation in Dayton, OH (preferred location) or Huntsville, AL, seeks a Mechanical Engineer specializing in ruggedized aerospace and military product development. Lead mechanical design from concept to production, perform analyses, and guide electronics packaging and thermal solutions throughout the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering with hands-on CAD/FEA experience and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Competenze

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent advanced 3D CAD tools
• Experience using FEA simulation tools such as Ansys Mechanical, SolidWorks Simulation, or equivalent for structural or thermal analysis
• Experience designing mechanical assemblies for electronics, electromechanical systems, or rugged hardware
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, thermal fundamentals, stack up analysis, GD&T, and tolerance analysis
• Familiarity with aerospace/military mechanical design requirements and environmental qualification methodologies
• Experience using mechanical lab tools (calipers, force gauges, thermal sensors, etc.) for hands on verification
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and possess the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Mansioni

• Lead mechanical product development and design across all phases, from concept to production release
• Design and model mechanical assemblies including enclosures, structural parts, mechanisms, brackets, mounting hardware, and electronics packaging
• Perform stack up analysis, GD&T application, tolerance analysis, and detailed dimensioning to ensure reliable fit and manufacturability
• Conduct or support structural, shock, vibration, modal, and thermal analyses for compliance with MIL STD 810 and related standards
• Create complete mechanical documentation packages including drawings, drawing templates, BOMs, and configuration controlled artifacts under AS9100 processes
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to support efficient, quality focused production
• Collaborate closely with a cross function engineering teams throughout the development
• Develop and implement thermal management strategies including conduction paths, heat sinking, interface materials, and airflow considerations
• Support ruggedization efforts: sealing, gasketing, coatings, shock and vibration protection, environmental hardening
• Assist in prototype development, machining, and vendor engagement
• Participate in design reviews, verification testing, and root cause analysis
• Ensure final mechanical designs meet system level requirements, environmental constraints, manufacturability goals, and reliability expectations

Conoscenze

SolidWorks

FEA simulation

Thermal analysis

Mechanical design

Electromechanical packaging

GD&T

Documentation

Stack-up analysis

Formazione

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Strumenti

ANSYS Mechanical

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

Descrizione del lavoro

CFD Research Corporation in Dayton, OH (preferred location) or Huntsville, AL, seeks a Mechanical Engineer specializing in ruggedized aerospace and military product development. Lead mechanical design from concept to production, perform analyses, and guide electronics packaging and thermal solutions throughout the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering with hands-on CAD/FEA experience and the ability to obtain a security clearance.