Mechanical Engineer I

Science and Engineering Services, LLC•Huntsville, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer I will work with assigned engineering teams to support the design and analysis of either aircraft modifications and upgrades, or ground vehicle and/or CONEX shelter modifications. This role involves supporting development programs from initial surveys through design, analysis, manufacturing, and integration support to project completion. The engineer will work under general supervision, follow established procedures, and solve routine problems. They will also be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and evaluating documentation, specifications, test plans, and procedures, and may provide daily supervision to drafting personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
Two years required for BS level.
Experience with 3D CAD packages required.
Must be able to see with corrective eye wear and hear clearly with assistance.
Expected to handle/manage hazardous materials/waste in accordance with regulatory and industrial standards.
Wears/maintains personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, hearing, extremities, respiratory devices, protective shields and barriers as required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Engineering preferred.
An Engineering Master’s degree can be used in place of two years of experience.
Preferred experience in the design / analysis of components used in support of aircraft modifications and / ground vehicle systems.
Experience with SolidWorks desired.
Experience with Finite Element Analysis Software (ANSYS preferred).
Understanding of basic hand calculations from industry standard references (Bruhn, Niu, Shigley, Roark, etc. preferred.
Solid understanding of mechanics of materials and machine design coursework accepted.
Experience with design using composite materials desired.

Responsibilities

Support the development of new design concepts utilizing information from customer requirements, existing drawings, and on-site surveys as a team member or as mechanical lead.
Use of mock-ups and / or 3D printed parts on bench top or on platform to verify fit or other functional requirements prior to committing to a final design.
Convert design concepts and requirements into detailed designs for assemblies, sub-assemblies, and the supporting piece parts using 3D CAD software.
Familiar with interpretation and utilization of GD&T (AMSE 14.5).
Support modification development programs from initial site surveys, through design / analysis, manufacturing and integration support, to project completion.
Prepares, reviews, and evaluates documentation, specifications, test plans and procedures.
Experienced with the development of briefing material for design review milestones (SRR, PDR, CDR) and supporting presentations to the customer.
Possesses knowledge of industry practices, standards, and technology in the aviation or ground systems arena.
Assists in definition, trade-off, and design activity. Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes design interfaces.
Develop or support the development of engineering reports such as Weight and Balance Reports using calculated and / or actual weight data covering new installs as well as removed systems / components.
Works under general supervision, follows established procedures, and solves routine problems in the engineering discipline.
Review / approved work products developed by other engineers such as engineering drawings and technical reports.
May provide daily supervision and direction to supporting drafting personnel on associated programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Perform detailed structural analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and hand calculation methods.
Compose results into analysis reports for airworthiness review.