Mechanical Design Engineer – Missile Systems

Mavensoft Technologies. • Chandler, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in Missile Systems for a 7-month contract role in Chandler, AZ. This on-site position involves designing major components and portions of missile systems to develop or improve products and manufacturing operations. The role requires developing preliminary designs, investigating design factors such as structural integrity, thermal performance, manufacturability, material availability, and cost-effectiveness. The engineer will coordinate with other organizations, create complex assembly layouts, and check drawings for accuracy and adherence to standards. Responsibilities also include establishing structural specifications, performing stress analysis, and conducting performance tests, all while considering the principles of flight mechanics and efficient material usage.

Requirements

• Proficient in Advanced 3D CAD package. Preferably Siemens NX.
• Demonstrated ability to generate engineering drawings for procurement including Design For Manufacture (DFM) and application of GD&T.
• Ability to apply first-order structural analysis (hand calculations) to support product design.
• High mechanical aptitude with demonstrated experience working on mechanical systems either in a professional or personal setting.
• Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary teams to meet common goals.
• Good understanding of material science as it applies to aerospace metallic materials
• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Advance Training or Certification in GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Machine shop experience programming or operating CNN Mills/Lathes for aerospace hardware
• Active Department of Defense Secret clearance or higher

Responsibilities

• Design major components or major portions of a missile system to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.
• Develop basic data and make preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposals.
• Investigate pertinent design factors such as structural, thermal, manufacturability, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replaceability, strength-weight efficiency, and contractual specification requirements and cost.
• Coordinate with other organizations affected by design development.
• Make layouts of complex assemblies and details parts of devices, mechanisms, and structures.
• Check completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning.
• Design, develop, and test a variety of missiles, and parts, taking into consideration the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight.
• Establish structural specifications, perform stress analysis, and conduct performance tests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed