Mechanical Engineer, Sr.

AeroVironment • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

The Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanically functioning equipment. In this role, The Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer leads in the mechanical design, testing, and production of electrical machines as well as the design of electronics packaging for high altitude aerospace applications. One leads the mechanical packaging development effort for electronic equipment that withstand stringent environmental requirements (i.e., mass, volume, thermal, vibration). Manages mid-size development projects outsourced to sub-contractors (development of a system, equipment or components).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 12 – 15 years of relevant technical experience in Mechanical Engineering, of which a minimum of 7 years in developing for production rotating electrical machines, electronics equipment packaging solution, and/or mechanical devices solutions for industrial and aerospace applications
• Experience developing requirements specification for mechanical subsystems and according to MIL-STD 961D standard or equivalent
• Has sufficient proficiency with the following CAD /CAE tools to perform one's position responsibilities: SolidWorks for mechanical modeling. ANSYS for structural and fatigue analysis ANSYS Icepack for thermal analysis.
• Extensive experience with Solid Works
• Extensive experience with designing electrical rotating machines for high-performance applications
• Extensive experience with thermal management tradeoffs and solutions as well as materials properties
• Experienced with bonding techniques for extreme environmental conditions using different adhesives
• Experienced with manufacturing methodologies of electrical machines and with creating and maintaining product document tree
• Experience with creating and maintaining products bill of materials (BOM)
• Experience with test and measurement techniques, such as torque transducer calibration and instrumentation.

Nice To Haves

• MS in Mechanical Engineering is preferred
• Recognition by a reputable international engineering society such as ASME at the senior membership level or higher is preferred
• Demonstrated familiarity with MIL-STD-810 or DO-160 and familiarity with MIL-STD 961D standards (or equivalent) for developing subsystem technical specifications
• Demonstrated full understanding & knowledge of engineering principles in the technical discipline.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently
• Effectively articulates concepts and ideas to both technical and non-technical staff
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (Verbal and written).
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Responsibilities

• Leads or supports the thermal, structural, dynamic, and fluid flow analysis efforts for electronics equipment
• Leads the testing and data collection in the laboratory and the field
• Models the mechanical devices and selects the proper material
• Performs stress and fatigue analysis; Performs thermal analysis and selects bonding material
• Develops mechanical drawings and specifies the dimensional tolerances
• Develops and implements assembly instructions and test procedures
• Develops and implements test plans and test procedures to verify designs
• Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.
• Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments.
• May supervise the activities of others.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees