Mechanical Engineer III - Aircraft Integration

Tyonek Native Corporation•Madison, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Tyonek is seeking a motivated individual to take on the position of an experienced mechanical and structural engineer. You will play a key role in our aircraft integration efforts. Using your mechanical and structural engineering expertise, you will design and develop the integration of avionics and weapons systems into multiple vehicle platforms for customers including US DoD, foreign military, and/or commercial entities. You may also be the technical lead for projects during both the design and test phases.

Requirements

At least 8 years related experience is required.
Knowledge of Mechanical engineering principals.
Experience in aircraft structures design to include sheet metal, machined and composite parts and assemblies.
Understanding of aircraft structures, load paths and designing for crash loads.
Working knowledge of material selections using the Metallic Material Properties Development and Standardization (MMPDS) Handbook (formally MIL-HDBK-5) and Composite Materials Handbook (MIL-HDBK-17).
Working knowledge and understanding of military and commercial aerospace practices, processes, specifications and standards.
Knowledge of MIL-STD-31000, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standards and associated drawing and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing requirements.
Skilled in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA and/or Creo CAD software; with a high degree of experience in SolidWorks preferred.
Ability to write and review airworthiness documents, plans and test procedures.
General understanding of manufacturability of sheet metal, machined and composite parts and assemblies.
Knowledge of classical and Finite Element Analysis Methods.
Working knowledge of aircraft corrosion prevention methods, techniques and treatments.
Working knowledgeable of DoD aircraft technical manuals.
Knowledgeable of DoD and/or FAA airworthiness certification processes and requirements.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced multi-tasking customer service-oriented environment with a high degree of efficient and effective performance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related field) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop CAD technical data packages to include 3D models, 2D drawings using CAD software.
Develop design solutions to complex mechanical issues in the field of rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft with considerations for weight, thermal, vibration, corrosion and airworthiness.
Perform classical and Finite Element Analysis.
Perform and write specifications, engineering analysis and reports as required to obtain airworthiness certification.
Coordinate with manufacturing engineering to identify manufacturing efficiencies early in the design cycle.
Support manufacturing engineering during the manufacturing phase.
Develop and present formal and informal design reviews.
Effectively communicate with Airworthiness Authorities.
Develop installation instructions.
Provide engineering support during prototype, validation and verification of aircraft modifications.
Review completed installations to ensure conformance to design.
Support component level qualification testing.
Performs other duties as assigned.