Aero Simulation, Inc.-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Tampa, FL
101-250 employees

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the mechanical design of simulated training devices and can perform in a dynamic prototyping environment. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated, self-driven, hands-on, and a team player with a broad technical knowledge of mechanical design. This includes structural frames (weldments), sheet metal, control loading, component design, assemblies, and drawings. The primary mechanical design and analysis tool is Solidworks. On occasion, existing designs documented in AutoCAD or other CAD programs will be used as a baseline and updated using those programs. Works with vendors and suppliers, creates and presents designs, and mentors junior engineers for successful solutions.

  • Work closely with Systems and Electrical Engineering to gather a comprehensive view for the design and development of new training systems in accordance with Government/Industry standards and Customer specifications
  • Review, evaluate, research, and design to contractual specifications. Creates or modifies designs that meet the specified functional and performance requirements
  • Produce mechanical designs and details that are manufacturable, ergonomic, reliable, and maintainable
  • Create new parts, assemblies, and drawings in SolidWorks
  • Work with and mentor mechanical engineers and drafters of multiple levels to develop comprehensive and cohesive mechanical designs
  • Create and present mechanical material to support customer meetings including requirement reviews, design reviews, and physical configuration audits
  • Provide support to manufacturing in the form of resolving design and documentation issues during production phases, and documenting changes by creating engineering change documents
  • Communicate effectively and work closely with the mechanical CAD team to generate detail, assembly, installation, modification drawings
  • Assist with preparation and cost estimation of new proposals
  • Oversee assembly, modifications, and installations of your design
  • Review designs for future enhancements
  • Minimum of three years of practical experience using parametric modeling and analysis software, preferably Solidworks
  • Must have experience specifying proper manufacturing processes for new design fabrication including machining, welding, and sheet metal fabrication
  • Must have experience with detailed mechanical mechanism design including specifying bearings, gears, pullies, press fits, tolerancing, motors, couplings, and fasteners
  • Experience with Design for Manufacturing best practices including material selection, production processes, quality control, material costs and techniques for maximizing the manufacture
  • Excellent communication skills, ability to interface with both internal and external customers at all levels
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers
  • Ability to adapt communication style and messaging to different audiences
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, ensuring stakeholder expectations are managed appropriately
  • Ability to work in a project-oriented, fast paced environment to meet deadlines
  • The candidate must be able to work in a team environment, or independently, as necessary, and be a self-starter who will design and resolve problems effectively and efficiently
  • Proficiency in common business software (Microsoft Office – Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Visio)
  • Ability to work with project teams to successfully deliver new or modified functionalities
  • Keen attention to detail to deliver solutions that meet business requirements and are operationally supportable
  • U.S. Citizenship Required: As a federal contractor supporting the U.S. warfighter, it is required that all employees in this role be United States citizens in compliance with government contract and security requirements.
  • Background Check: Must be able to successfully pass an initial background screening.
  • Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, as required by the position.
  • Work Schedule Flexibility: Occasional overtime and alternate shifts may be required to meet customer schedules, critical deadlines, or program milestones.
  • Travel Requirements: Must be able and willing to travel domestically and, on occasion, internationally to customer sites, partner locations, or project meetings in support of contract objectives.
  • Drug-Free Workplace: ASI maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants and employees are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with company policy.
  • Employment Contingency: All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of all background checks, security clearance requirements, and drug-screening results.
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -or- 10 Years of Experience in Related Field -or- Combination of Education and Experience
  • Knowledge of welding, machining, sheet metal, composite, 3D printing, fastening, manufacturing / fabrication processes, and finite element analysis a plus
  • Knowledge and experience with simulators or simulator industry a strong plus
  • Knowledge and proficiency with AutoCAD software highly desired
  • flexible work environment
  • generous paid time off
  • professional development opportunities
  • industry competitive compensation
  • medical
  • dental
  • 401k
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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