Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer – Flight Control Actuation

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineering Lead to drive complex programs from initiation to completion, aligning with strategic goals and technical standards. You will guide management on advanced mechanical solutions to enhance product development and process efficiency.

Develop innovative systems, analyze challenging problems, and partner with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate solutions across initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in aerospace/related field.
• Experience applying aviation development guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages complex mechanical engineering projects from initiation to completion.
• Provides expert guidance to management on advanced mechanical solutions and best practices.
• Develops and implements innovative mechanical systems to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Analyzes and resolves intricate engineering challenges using advanced analytical methods.
• Collaborates with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate solutions across initiatives.

Education

BS in Sciences (relevant field)

Tools

ARP4754/4761

DO-178

DO-254

IBM DOORS

PTC Codebeamer

FMEA

FTA

Job description

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages complex mechanical engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and technical standards.
• Provides expert guidance to management on advanced mechanical engineering solutions and best practices to enhance product development and process efficiency.
• Develops and implements innovative mechanical systems and methodologies to optimize operational efficiency and product quality.
• Analyzes and resolves intricate engineering challenges by applying sophisticated analytical techniques and innovative thinking.
• Partners with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate mechanical engineering solutions into broader organizational initiatives and projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in sciences (BS) in relevant field AND 10+ years experience
• Working knowledge of Aviation Development guidelines, including: ARP4754, ARP4761, DO-178, DO-254, etc.
• Experience using formal Requirements Management Tools (IBM DOORS, PTC Codebeamer, etc.)
• Experience supporting the creation of Safety Hazard Assessment (SHA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)