Mechanical Engineer III

Acutronic • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Acutronic is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to join its team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The role focuses on designing sophisticated electro-mechanical inertial guidance test systems and precision, high-performance mechanisms. The engineer applies advanced engineering calculations, stress and stiffness structural analysis, and expertise with high-accuracy closed-loop servo-controlled systems. The posting also references experience with gimbaled systems and stabilized platforms.

The position involves developing and iterating designs and analyses to optimize gimbal system designs, selecting critical mechanical and electro-mechanical components, and preparing technical design and manufacturing documentation. The engineer also supports metrology, testing, technical manuals, and customer engagement, and may serve as project team leader and customer point of contact. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• At least seven years of experience in a related engineering environment.
• Experience using CAD/solid modeling tools.

Nice To Haves

• Autodesk Inventor experience is preferred.
• Experience with gimbaled systems and stabilized platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and iterate on designs and analyses for system trade studies and gimbal system optimization.
• Design complex electro-mechanical inertial guidance test systems, applying engineering knowledge, calculations, and stress and stiffness structural analysis to high-precision closed-loop servo-controlled mechanisms.
• Size and select critical mechanical and electro-mechanical components, including precision bearings, motors, actuators, encoders, drives, brakes, and mechanical stops.
• Prepare, review, and approve drawings, calculations, models, Bills of Material, and manufacturing work instructions.
• Apply advanced metrology techniques using modern optronic and laser technology in the system.
• Prepare acceptance test procedures and write systems manuals.
• Interface with customers during the design process and provide customer support after delivery.
• Prepare and deliver customer presentations.
• Serve as project team leader and customer point of contact as required.
• Perform duties under limited supervision.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off.
• Option of a 9/80 or 4/10 flexible schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level