Systems and Mechanical Design Engineer III

Acutronic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

Company-paid holidays & paid leave

Job summary

Acutronic in Austin, TX is seeking a Systems and Mechanical Design Engineer III to own customer-driven projects and NPI efforts from proposal through qualification testing and production support.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of turbomachinery experience and will work across design, analysis, and verification to deliver reliable engine systems. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and cost-effective design decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or equivalent Engineering from an accredited college or university required.
• At least seven years of experience in turbomachinery related field required.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test micro-turbine and turbo-generator systems.
• Perform mechanical design and analysis of static and rotating hardware, utilizing metallic or composite materials, across both cold and hot sections of the engine.
• Utilize Siemens Teamcenter and NX for modeling and drafting, adhering to the latest dimensional and tolerancing standards (ASME Y14.5).
• Set up, execute, and review advanced analyses using tools like ANSYS, focusing on elastic or elastic-plastic behavior, blade and vane dynamics, rotor-dynamics, and thermals.
• Iterate design concepts with a keen eye on driving cost reduction and enhancing value in the design.
• Engage in customer-funded or internal projects, assisting in the drafting of proposals for customer projects.
• Take on project management responsibilities for designing and producing engine systems.
• Holistically manage component level and subsystem level hardware from digital (PLM) to physical (hardware test and verification).
• Collaborate with other team members and subject matter experts to succeed in achieving program milestones.
• Assist management in the prioritization of tasks and allocating resources; balancing project obligations, delivery milestones, and budget requirements while adhering to quality and functional specifications.
• Provide expert advice to senior management on problem-solving and solution strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or equivalent Engineering

Job description

Systems and Mechanical Design Engineer III

We offer 100% employer-paid benefits and an opportunity to join a dynamic team working on cutting edge technologies!

Acutronic is looking for a Systems and Mechanical Design Engineer III in Austin, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for ownership over customer-driven projects and New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts from proposal through qualification testing and production support. Our ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of relevant experience in a turbomachinery related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test micro-turbine and turbo-generator systems
• Perform mechanical design and analysis of static and rotating hardware, utilizing metallic or composite materials, across both cold and hot sections of the engine
• Utilize Siemens Teamcenter and NX for modeling and drafting, adhering to the latest dimensional and tolerancing standards (ASME Y14.5)
• Set up, execute, and review advanced analyses using tools like ANSYS, focusing on elastic or elastic-plastic behavior, blade and vane dynamics, rotor-dynamics, and thermals
• Iterate design concepts with a keen eye on driving cost reduction and enhancing value in the design
• Engage in customer-funded or internal projects, assisting in the drafting of proposals for customer projects
• Take on project management responsibilities for designing and producing engine systems
• Holistically manage component level and subsystem level hardware from digital (PLM) to physical (hardware test and verification)
• Collaborate with other team members and subject matter experts to succeed in achieving program milestones
• Assist management in the prioritization of tasks and allocating resources; balancing project obligations, delivery milestones, and budget requirements while adhering to quality and functional specifications
• Provide expert advice to senior management on problem-solving and solution strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or equivalent Engineering from an accredited college or university required
• At least seven years of experience in turbomachinery related field required
• A combination of education and experience will be considered

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid holidays and Paid-Leave Time

Acutonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail] or phone [phone].