Senior Mechanical Engineer – Bomb Racks and Launchers Design

V2X Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, specializing in bomb racks and launchers design. This role offers the chance to work on mission-critical airborne systems, utilizing your expertise in mechanical design and analysis. You will collaborate with a talented team, engage in hands-on work, and contribute to innovative solutions that support Department of Defense clients. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about engineering challenges, this opportunity will propel your career forward in an exciting direction!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design and testing.
• Expertise in mechanism design and kinematic analysis.
• Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve airborne armament equipment.
• Conduct kinematic and dynamic analysis of mechanical systems.
• Lead design reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanism Design

Kinematic Analysis

Airborne Hardware Design

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Creative Thinking

Problem Solving

Strong Communication Skills

Time Management

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

ADAMS

ANSYS Motion

Windchill

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Bomb Racks and Launchers Design

Job Category: Engineering-Mechanical

Requisition Number: SENIO013072

Posted: February 4, 2025

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: 6125 E 21st St, Indianapolis, IN 46219, USA

V2X is growing! V2X is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Bomb Racks and Launchers Design to join our team!

V2X Engineering is seeking a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN supporting development of a diverse set of mission-critical products including advanced airborne systems, podded communication link and sensor systems, armament equipment, cutting-edge system integrations, radar systems, cockpit displays, and avionics. This position will focus on airborne armament equipment but may support the diverse program set at V2X. Our Indianapolis facility also supports a variety of other product lines serving multiple Department of Defense (DoD) customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career and opportunity for rapid career advancement.

The Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer will be responsible for the design of new products and test hardware, as well as the improvement of existing products. The engineer will utilize their mechanical engineering expertise during the proposal and concept generation phase, product development, production, and qualification testing phases of new product design. The engineer must be comfortable designing systems with complex mechanical mechanisms including the kinematic and dynamic analysis of those mechanisms as well as evaluating the tolerances with the mechanism. The engineer will have the opportunity to design creative solutions that meet product requirements. The engineer shall be proficient with 3D modeling, and will be hands-on supporting production, integration, and testing. The engineer must be a resourceful researcher engaging vendors, manufacturers, and SMEs regarding design decisions. The engineer will take part in design reviews at both part, subsystem, and system level including Peer Reviews, DFMAs, PDRs, and CDRs, and Safety Board Reviews. The engineer will provide leadership on mechanical designs and provide mentorship to junior engineers, as well as work closely with systems, electrical, test, and production engineers.

In addition to their technical skills, the ideal candidate leverages strong verbal and written communication to adapt to a wide variety of high-pressure situations while maintaining professionalism and courtesy. We are looking for an engineer that enjoys working on-location, embraces challenges, and has a passion to support our DoD customers and international allies.

Required Skills:

• Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance
• Ability to work onsite at our Indianapolis, Indiana facility with an Integrated Product Team being hands-on with hardware.
• A minimum of 10 years professional work experience required.
• Experience in the design, integration, or testing of mechanical components and assemblies
• Mechanism Design: Expertise in the design and analysis of mechanisms (linkages, cams, gears, springs, etc.)
• Kinematic Analysis: Proficiency in kinematic analysis techniques, including motion simulation and analysis software (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink, ADAMS, ANSYS Motion)
• Airborne Hardware: Demonstrated experience with the design, analysis, and testing of airborne hardware, considering factors such as weight, size, environmental conditions, aerodynamic and inertial forces.
• Working knowledge of data management systems (Windchill preferred)
• Proficient in application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5 standards)
• Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to be adaptable to changing priorities and assignments
• Performing trade studies
• Must be a self-starter, a quick learner, and be able to function in a dynamic environment, and have good time management skills.
• Must have strong teaming skills, and good communication skills.
• Demonstrated creative thinking and problem solving
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including traditional CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, mechanical assemblies, water jet, laser, welding, EDM, additive manufacturing, etc.
• Understanding of aerospace materials and coatings

Desired Skills:

• Experience capturing key characteristics & requirements for systems
• Air Armament Systems: Experience in designing and integrating air armament systems including bomb racks, launchers, podded systems, guns, into aircraft platforms.
• Experience with High Pressure Pneumatics
• Military Standards: Familiarity and experience in applying relevant military standards to include:
• MIL-STD-8591: Design Criteria for Airborne Stores, Suspension Equipment, and Aircraft-Store Interface
• MIL-T-7743: Testing, Store Suspension and Release Equipment
• Military Safety Boards: Experience participating in or supporting military safety boards and investigations
• Design for human factors/safety
• Prototyping and agile methodologies
• Requirements Definition and Management

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD Degree in Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) degree program