Staff Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation/sick leave accrual

Holiday pay

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking a Staff Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer to analyze airframe structures and support the Aircraft Directorate at MERC. Candidates will perform duties such as fatigue and fracture analysis, CAD modeling, and design of laboratory tests.

The ideal applicant must have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, U.S. Citizenship, and the ability to secure a DoD security clearance. MERC provides extensive benefits and a collaborative work environment in Warner Robins, Georgia.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Candidates must be capable of obtaining a DoD security clearance.
• Minimum B.S. or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Analyze airframe structures using finite element analysis.
• Conduct fatigue and fracture analysis of airframe components.
• Analyze flight data for usage characterization and component life.

Skills

Finite element modeling and analysis

Reading engineering drawings

Instrumentation design

Communication skills

Programming in Python and/or MATLAB

Using SolidWorks

Education

B.S. or higher degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

MSC Nastran

HyperWorks

Job description

Job Title:

Staff Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer

Department:

MERC

College/Division:

Mercer Engineering Research Center

Primary Job Posting Location: Warner Robins, GA 31088-7810

Job Details:

MERC provides high quality engineering, scientific, and technical support services to both government and private industry customers.

MERC has an immediate opening for Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer(s) to support its Aircraft Directorate.

Duties of the position may include:

• Analysis of airframe structures using standard principles, supported by finite element analysis as necessary
• Fatigue and fracture analysis of airframe components
• Analysis of flight data to support regime recognition, fleet usage characterization, and component remaining useful life
• CAD modeling and development of technical data packages to support repair design and analysis
• Design of laboratory load tests and instrumentation to support validation of repair design and structural models

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Successful candidates must be capable of obtaining a DoD security clearance
• This position requires a minimum B.S. or higher degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET accredited institution

Final rank will be determined on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Application must include a cover letter and resume.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with finite element modeling and analysis
• Experience reading engineering drawings
• Experience with instrumentation design and post-processing of test data
• Ability to multi-task and learn new skills quicklyAbility to work independently or in multi-functional teams
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with NX or MSC Nastran, HyperWorks pre- and post-processing tools or FEA solvers, Python and/or MATLAB, or SolidWorks is a plus

Benefits of Working at MERC:

MERC is a non-profit research institute of Mercer University, a private university founded in 1833. Established in 1987 in Warner Robins, GA, MERC employs more than 200 engineers, scientists, professors, and support staff, who provide sustainable research solutions to government agencies, the Department of Defense, and commercial customers around the world. Warner Robins and the middle GA area are located 90 miles south of Atlanta and within easy driving distance of both the beach and mountains. The area is known for its Southern-style music, food, and restaurants and has a rich cultural and art presence, along with excellent health care and schools. MERC offers a generous benefits package including health and dental insurance, retirement, tuition reimbursement, vacation/sick leave accrual, and holiday pay.

For more information, please visit: https://hr.mercer.edu/prospective/

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Family:

Staff MERC Exempt

EEO Statement:

EEO/Veteran/Disability