Mechanical Engineer, Air Vehicles (Fastwater Staffing)

HIKINEX • Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

Develop and integrate hardware on unmanned air vehicles. Own designs from concept generation to real world use. Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision. Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans. Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production. Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed. Travel to test sites as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience Advanced Air Vehicles Programs
• Experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems into advanced air vehicles
• Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD). Understanding of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, composite lamination, etc)
• High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles
• BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience in NX/Teamcenter
• Experience developing aircraft subsystem layouts, performing architectural trade studies, and evaluating vendor performance data
• Competency in engineering analysis, including structural, thermal, and electrical

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate hardware on unmanned air vehicles
• Own designs from concept generation to real world use
• Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision
• Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
• Travel to test sites as needed

What This Job Offers

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