Senior Design Engineer

Barker Search LLC; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

The team in Space & Defense is expanding and needs a Senior Design Engineer to work onsite.

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will:

• Be responsible for the system design of complex rotary servo motion assemblies for harsh environments and high reliability applications in military and aerospace markets.
• Establish concepts and requirements using a variety of engineering disciplines to include mechanical, structural dynamics, electrical, thermal and rotary motion leading to development of integrated electromechanical systems and electromechanical motion systems.
• Based on fundamental engineering principles, predict the system level performance of candidate approaches and select the optimum approach to specific applications.
• Lead an integrated product development team to ensure timely and successful project completion.
• Track the project progress and report program status to senior level management.
• Understand/interpret customer specifications and requirements.
• Prepare statements of work and product specifications and be the primary interface with suppliers and customers for all technical aspects of a program.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or aeronautical engineering discipline
• 5 years of experience in product design and analysis with a preference for precision electromechanical equipment .
• Experience with mechanical design/packaging, along with excellent electrical and analytical skills.
• Experience working in team environment
• Experience using CAD/CAE (UG NX is desirable)
• Experience in performing motion simulations and knowledge of motion control techniques is preferred.
• Excellent benefits and collaborative team.