UAV Senior Aeromechanical Engineer

AEVEX Aerospace; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a lead aeromechanical engineer to join their innovative team. This exciting role involves transforming concepts into prototypes, leading small agile teams, and tackling complex engineering challenges in the aerospace sector. You will have the opportunity to design and develop cutting-edge UAS products, validate designs through testing, and mentor fellow engineers. With a focus on collaboration and rapid deployment, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the field of autonomous systems. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to solve real-world problems, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in engineering with expertise in Mechanical Engineering processes.
• Proficient in design/analysis tools and leadership within engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of UAS products and subsystems.
• Conduct presentations and provide mentorship in engineering practices.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Kinematics

Thermodynamics

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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Sr. Aeromechanical Engineers work to solve the nation's hardest problems through rapidly deployed technology solutions. Are you an aerospace or mechanical engineer stuck in a narrow job? Do you want to rapidly build autonomous systems aligned with your hobbies and interests? This job is a lead aeromechanical engineer that takes napkin sketches of airplanes and robots to final production. We work with small teams to move fast and make fielded systems. Here you will lead a small agile team to make these systems a reality from napkin sketch to 1.0 prototype.

Essential Functions

1. Senior role within the engineering team that helps lead in the design and development of UAS products and subsystems.
2. Opportunity to build and tests prototype systems to validate designs.
3. Have decision-making abilities for design challenges and coordination with multidisciplinary engineering groups.
4. Performance of all vehicle designs from initial concept to complete production-ready design.
5. Conduct presentations (Formal and Informal) on designs.
6. Uses scientific and engineering principles to assess deficiencies in any given design and the impact of potential changes.
7. Makes complex decisions to meet stated and derived requirements.
8. Complete assigned tasks within the project schedule and budget.
9. Provide guidance and mentorship to others in both their discipline and company values.
10. Conduct FEA and CFD simulation analysis on aircraft and powerplants Design airframes and other aeromechanical parts.
11. Act as an interface to customers as ideas are communicated.
12. Travel as required.

Standard Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis.
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

1. Demonstrated competence in Mechanical Engineering processes and design/analysis tools, solving Mechanics & Kinematics problems, solving Thermodynamics problems.
2. Experienced in successfully designing mil-y electronics products.
3. Demonstrated understanding of metallic, plastic, and composite material properties.
4. Demonstrated ability to solve basic structural dynamics problems.
5. Proficiency in SolidWorks, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
6. Demonstrated understanding of industry design and documentation standards (GD&T, ASME, Change Control, etc.).
7. Experienced with designing: machined parts, composite parts, injection molded parts, sheet metal parts, wire assemblies, and mechanical assemblies for low, medium, and high-volume manufacturing processes.
8. Experienced with: mechanical, lab, field, flight, and environmental testing.
9. Demonstrated understanding of engineering configuration management processes.
10. Demonstrated ability to work with high-level program requirements, organize, schedule, and delegate tasks to an engineering team.
11. Demonstrated leadership experience.
12. Periods of development may require long irregular hours around deadlines, weekends, and some holidays and in-field test environments.

Education / Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

Experience

Minimum of 8+ years of experience in a progressive technical capacity within an engineering organization.

Security Clearance

Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing

Industries

Airlines and Aviation