Manager, Avionics Mechanical Design Engineering
About The Position
Lead a team of 5-10 mechanical design engineers through design, analysis, and test of avionics enclosures and secondary structure Set team priorities and drive execution in alignment with the development schedule Define best practices for avionics mechanical design to ensure the reliability and survivability of sensitive electronics in harsh environments Partner with electrical engineering design team to define component placement and evaluate thermal performance and vibration survivability Partner with analysis and design teams on structural, dynamic, and thermal evaluations
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in a full cycle mechanical design engineering role
- 3+ years of leadership experience
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field
- Experience with 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software
- Experience with structural and thermal analysis
- Experience designing and developing mechanical hardware which is made to help electronics survive harsh environments
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the design of electronic assemblies, batteries, and/or vibration isolation systems
- Experience with finite element analysis methods
- Applied knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Proficient with NX/Teamcenter CAD package
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of 5-10 mechanical design engineers through design, analysis, and test of avionics enclosures and secondary structure
- Set team priorities and drive execution in alignment with the development schedule
- Define best practices for avionics mechanical design to ensure the reliability and survivability of sensitive electronics in harsh environments
- Partner with electrical engineering design team to define component placement and evaluate thermal performance and vibration survivability
- Partner with analysis and design teams on structural, dynamic, and thermal evaluations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
