Senior Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace Packaging

BIRD Aerosystems; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird Aerosystems is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop airborne mechanical assemblies, structures, and avionics packaging for projects from design reviews through manufacturing, integration, and on-site installation.

Responsibilities include creating 3D models, drawings, BOMs, ensuring weight, cost, reliability, and manufacturability; coordinating interfaces across multiple teams and vendors, and supporting testing, qualification, installation, and documentation throughout the

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or certification as a Practical Mechanical Engineer.
• Fluent in English and Hebrew.
• Minimum five years of mechanical design experience.
• Strong SOLIDWORKS proficiency.
• Experience in aerospace/defense including AS9100 and DO-160 is advantageous.
• Vendor management and hands-on installation support are advantageous.
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with configuration management or PLM/PDM tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts, detailed designs, 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and technical specs for airborne mechanical systems.
• Design metallic, sheet-metal, machined, and composite components with attention to weight, cost, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Prepare and present technical packages for PDR and CDR reviews.
• Coordinate mechanical interfaces with systems, stress, electrical, avionics, manufacturing, quality, test, and certification teams.
• Support prototype builds, qualification testing, aircraft integration, installation, troubleshooting, and design improvements.
• Manage engineering changes, drawing releases, configuration control, and product documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Work with suppliers and production teams to resolve fabrication, assembly, and installation issues.

Skills

Mechanical design

SOLIDWORKS

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Vendor management

Education

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering

Certification as a Practical Mechanical Engineer

Tools

PLM/PDM tools

AS9100/DO-160 familiarity

Job description

Bird Aerosystems is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop airborne mechanical assemblies, structures, and avionics packaging for projects from design reviews through manufacturing, integration, and on-site installation.

Responsibilities include creating 3D models, drawings, BOMs, ensuring weight, cost, reliability, and manufacturability; coordinating interfaces across multiple teams and vendors, and supporting testing, qualification, installation, and documentation throughout the