Senior Hypersonic Mechanical Design Engineer

North Wind; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

North Wind in Saint Paul, Minnesota is seeking a Mechanical and Structural Design Engineer to provide design and analysis services for hypersonic ground test projects. The role involves designing custom equipment and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Candidates should have a bachelor's in mechanical or aerospace engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience. This position requires proficiency in CAD modeling and FEA, along with strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of practical work experience in design engineering.
• Knowledge of fabrication methods including welding and machining.
• Experience with high-temperature materials and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical subsystems for wind tunnel projects.
• Conduct FEA analysis and calculations for compliance.
• Document and present work according to quality requirements.
• Provide guidance to fabrication and installation teams.
• Manage project budget and schedule effectively.
• Assist in developing proposals for future work.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Finite Element Analysis

Design of welded steel structures

Fluid package design

Education

Bachelors in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

North Wind in Saint Paul, Minnesota is seeking a Mechanical and Structural Design Engineer to provide design and analysis services for hypersonic ground test projects. The role involves designing custom equipment and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Candidates should have a bachelor's in mechanical or aerospace engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience. This position requires proficiency in CAD modeling and FEA, along with strong project management skills.