Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Displays

Astronautics Corporation of America; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in avionic displays. This role involves designing ruggedized display assemblies and conducting critical analyses to ensure compliance with aircraft environmental standards. You will lead design efforts, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with both internal teams and external vendors to bring innovative products to life. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, providing a platform for professional growth in the aerospace sector.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Excellent Benefits

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in display hardware development and validation.
• Expertise in thermal and vibration analysis for electronic packaging.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical project details related to avionic displays.
• Conduct thermal and vibration analyses to verify compliance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Display Hardware Development

Thermal Analysis

Vibration Analysis

Optics Understanding

Communication Skills

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

ANSYS

Icepak

Job description

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer-Displays! In this role, you will oversee mechanical project details related to avionic displays and computers. You will create drawings and design products according to program requirements using analytical and test methods. You will provide experienced oversight to junior engineers and partner with both internal and external customers to see product development through to completion accurately and efficiently.

How You Will Do It:

• Design and package ruggedized active-matrix liquid crystal display (AMLCD) assemblies to meet aircraft environmental requirements
• Package circuit card assemblies to meet aircraft environmental requirements as well as electrical-derived requirements
• Conduct card- and box-level thermal and vibration analyses to verify compliance with requirements.
• Develop mechanical test plans and execute required testing and analysis to verify compliance with requirements.
• Support current production and provide design and manufacturing recommendations for improvements.
• Support developmental testing (HALT) as well as Qualification Testing.
• Provide oversight and guidance to less senior staff members to help mitigate issues.
• Lead project mechanical design effort by designing avionics enclosures, including mechanical components such as heat sinks, stiffeners, cooling solutions, vibration fixtures, etc..

What We Look For:
Required

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Optical Engineering / Optics, or another relevant engineering degree from an accredited institution.
• Five years minimum of experience in display hardware development, validation, and research.
• Five years minimum of experience using current computer aided engineering tool (CAE) and computer-aided drafting tools (CAD)
  1. Solidworks 2024, ANSYS 2024 R2 and Icepak 2024 R2 experience is preferred.
• Proven electronic packaging design experience including thermal and vibration analysis.
• Expertise with understanding of optics, backlight design, and display technologies such as LCD, TFT, LED.
• Experience working with domestic and international vendors to bring products to mass production.
• Strong working knowledge of display-related calibration and metrology methods.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and PC skills

Desired

• Experience with ULED is considered a bonus.
• Experience with the design and development of displays for use in harsh environments. Specifically thermal and vibration challenges.
• Master's degree in Mechanical, Optical, or Aerospace engineering.
• Experience working with products in a highly regulated industry (Aerospace, Automotive, Medical Device, etc..)

Who We Are:

Astronautics Corporation of America (Astronautics), headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of secure avionics equipment and systems for the commercial and military aerospace industry. Key product areas include electronic primary flight and engine displays, connected aircraft and cyber solutions, electronic flight bags, and certified servers for airborne applications. Services include avionics system integration and custom software for critical applications. Since its founding in 1959, Astronautics has been providing trusted, reliable, and tailored solutions to help clients achieve mission success. Astronautics is the parent company of Kearfott Corporation, headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey.

Join a team that designs computers, displays, and electronic systems for aircraft of the future! At Astronautics Corporation of America (Astronautics), you will be part of a creative group of professionals who work on the cutting-edge of technology. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and the opportunity for professional growth in a friendly environment.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for job level and compensation.