Mechanical Engineer - Aircraft Integration
About The Position
Tyonek is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support aircraft integration efforts for current and future warfighters. The role designs and develops the integration of avionics and weapons systems into rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft for U.S. Department of Defense, foreign military, and/or commercial customers. Depending on experience, the engineer may serve as a technical lead during project design and testing. The position level will be matched to the candidate’s experience, and a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. The engineer develops CAD technical data packages, including 3D models and 2D drawings, and creates solutions to complex mechanical issues while considering weight, thermal effects, vibration, corrosion, and airworthiness. The work includes classical and finite element analysis, airworthiness certification documentation, design reviews, installation instructions, and technical support through manufacturing, prototype, validation, verification, and qualification testing. The engineer also coordinates with manufacturing engineering and communicates with Airworthiness Authorities. The position normally works in an office setting with controlled temperature, but may involve walking, standing, climbing, working at heights with fall protection, and other physical tasks. A government security clearance must be obtainable and maintainable. Tyonek maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts post-offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/VEVRAA Federal Contractor and may extend hiring preferences to its shareholders under ANCSA.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, or a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
- Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, and/or Creo CAD software.
- Understanding of the manufacturability of sheet metal, machined, additive, and composite parts and assemblies.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking, customer-service-oriented environment with efficient and effective performance.
- Experience performing classical and finite element analysis.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- A high degree of skill in SolidWorks.
- Experience developing DoD and/or FAA aircraft airworthiness certification substantiation analyses and reports, such as Weight & Balance, Drag, Structural, Crash Loads, and Thermal.
- Knowledge of MIL-STD-31000, ASME standards, and associated drawing and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing requirements.
- Working knowledge of material selection using the MMPDS Handbook (formerly MIL-HDBK-5) and Composite Materials Handbook (MIL-HDBK-17).
- Working knowledge and understanding of military and commercial aerospace practices, processes, specifications, and standards.
- Ability to write and review airworthiness documents, plans, and test procedures.
- Understanding of aircraft structures, load paths, and designing for crash loads.
- Working knowledge of aircraft corrosion prevention methods, techniques, and treatments.
- Working knowledge of DoD aircraft technical manuals.
Responsibilities
- Develop CAD technical data packages, including 3D models and 2D drawings.
- Develop design solutions to complex mechanical issues for rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft, considering weight, thermal effects, vibration, corrosion, and airworthiness.
- Perform classical and finite element analysis.
- Prepare specifications, engineering analyses, 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.
- Communicate effectively 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
