Senior Design Engineer - Hollywood, FL

HEICO Aerospace; Florida; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HEICO Aerospace is seeking a Senior Technical Staff Engineer for a full‑time role in Hollywood, Florida. This position involves reviewing and ensuring parts meet HEICO's design and quality standards, advising the engineering team, and participating in product investigations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, at least 10 years of experience in aerospace product realization, and expertise in various technical areas including GD&T and 3D CAD applications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of product realization experience for Aerospace products.
• Knowledge in aerospace materials and surface enhancements.
• Familiarity with FAA Orders and Policies.

Responsibilities

• Review and ensure parts comply with HEICO design requirements.
• Advise HPG Engineering and Quality team members.
• Participate in product investigations and analysis.

Skills

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

3D CAD (Pro-E, SolidWorks)

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Statistical Analysis

Education

Accredited BS or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MSC PATRAN

ABAQUS

Job description

HEICO is seeking a Senior Technical Staff Engineer for a full‑time direct hire role in Hollywood, FL.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and ensure parts meet all HEICO design and quality requirements prior to receiving FAA PMA, supporting activity is detailed review of technical and quality inspection data to verify compliance with HPG Policies.
• Advise and mentor HPG Engineering and Quality team members in connection with FAA‑managed PMA activities. Areas of focus will be HPG Policies, Mechanical Design, Technical Requirements, Quality Systems, and pertinent FAA regulations.
• Participate in product investigations to include forensic and engineering analysis, reporting and preparation of briefing materials to Customers and Regulatory agencies.

Education

• Accredited BS or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (MS preferred).

Experience

• 10 years minimum product realization experience for Aerospace products. Scope should include Design, Process Development, Source Substantiation, Quality Planning and First Article Inspection reviews.
• Knowledge in one or more product design areas: Part 33 Turbine Engines, Part 25 Aircraft components structures and/or interiors, and Controls & Accessories.
• Knowledge of basic structural, thermal, and vibration analysis of mechanical components is required.
• Knowledge of aerospace materials and surface enhancements is preferred.
• Knowledge of conventional aerospace manufacturing methods, including milling, turning, grinding, lapping, stamping, forging, casting, molding, EDM, ECM, welding, brazing, and heat treating is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Professional Engineer registration is preferred.

Specialized Knowledge or Abilities

• Language: English
• Personal Characteristics: Approachable, Organized and Meticulous collaborator with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
• Demonstrated competency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with the ASME Y14.5M standard.
• Reasoning Abilities: Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Aerospace Specifications: Ability to interpret requirements to verify drawing and quality requirements.
• Familiarity with FAA Orders and Policies, Advisory Circulars, Service Difficulty Reports and Airworthiness Directives; Ability to effectively interpret content to provide oversight and guidance.
• Experienced with Computer Applications: 3D CAD (Pro‑E, SolidWorks), FEA using MSC PATRAN and ABAQUS codes or similar, and Statistical Analysis.

Physical Demands

Occasional bending, twisting, and lifting of twenty‑five pounds.

Work Environment

Position will work primarily in an office environment with low noise level but may occasionally have exposure to industrial settings at HPG Business Units/Customer/Partner sites. Exposure to Manufacturing and MRO environments can be expected. These include mid to high noise levels and exposure to machinery/equipment/chemicals.

Travel Demands

Occasional travel to HPG Business Units, Suppliers, Customers and Regulatory authorities is expected, sometimes at short notice. International travel is a possibility.