Rugged Aerospace Mechanical Engineer - Product Design

CFD Research Corporation; Dayton (OH); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) matching

ESOP

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

Paid leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Résumé du poste

CFD Research Corporation is seeking a highly capable Mechanical Engineer to lead and execute mechanical design across the full product lifecycle for rugged aerospace and military products. You will drive concept to production, model enclosures and packaging, and perform structural and thermal analyses to ensure reliability.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, advanced simulation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, mission-critical solutions.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD tools.
• Experience with FEA simulation tools for structural or thermal analysis.
• Experience designing mechanical assemblies for electronics or rugged hardware.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Familiarity with aerospace/military mechanical design requirements and environmental qualification.

Responsabilités

• Lead mechanical product development from concept to production release.
• Design/me model enclosures, structures, mechanisms, and electronics packaging.
• Perform stack-up, GD&T, and tolerance analyses for manufacturability.
• Conduct structural, shock, vibration, modal, and thermal analyses per MIL-STD-810.
• Create mechanical documentation packages and BOMs under AS9100.
• Apply DFM/ DFA principles to production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Develop thermal management strategies and ruggedization efforts.
• Support prototype development, machining, and vendor engagement.
• Participate in design reviews and verification testing.
• Ensure designs meet system requirements, environmental constraints, and reliability goals.

Connaissances

SolidWorks

FEA / Structural & Thermal Analysis

GD&T & Tolerance Analysis

Thermal Management

Electromechanical Design

Formation

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering (preferable)

Outils

Ansys Mechanical

SolidWorks Simulation

Calipers / Labs Tools

Description du poste

CFD Research Corporation is seeking a highly capable Mechanical Engineer to lead and execute mechanical design across the full product lifecycle for rugged aerospace and military products. You will drive concept to production, model enclosures and packaging, and perform structural and thermal analyses to ensure reliability.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, advanced simulation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, mission-critical solutions.