Mechanical Engineer

Calspan LLC•Niagara Falls, NY

12d•$82,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer – Flight Research designs, develops, and validates aircraft modifications and hardware installations supporting flight research programs across Calspan’s experimental aircraft fleet. The role spans concept through implementation and includes planning and executing ground and flight test activities. Designs must meet performance objectives while maintaining safety, airworthiness, and regulatory compliance. The position works with multidisciplinary teams in a hands-on flight test environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to the stated qualifications.
At least 3 years of experience designing and analyzing structural components, preferably aircraft structures or aircraft mechanical systems, or equivalent education and experience.
Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software; NX is preferred.
Experience with finite element analysis.
Proficiency with classical structural analysis methods and techniques.
Technical report-writing skills, including test plans and procedures.
Knowledge of engineering design process principles, including requirements development, design reviews, and formal release processes.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with aircraft structures or aircraft mechanical systems.
Proficiency with NX CAD software.

Responsibilities

Design and support fabrication and integration of prototype test articles and aircraft modifications and installations for Calspan’s airborne test beds, including structural, outer-mold-line, and cabin modifications.
Use 2D and 3D CAD tools to create detailed component and assembly models and drawings.
Perform engineering analysis to substantiate aircraft modifications and ensure installation airworthiness, including structural analysis, finite element analysis, and other qualitative and quantitative methods.
Support flight test activities by preparing airworthiness documentation packages, including drawings, analysis reports, and test plans.
Interact and coordinate professionally and efficiently with team members across disciplines.
Plan and execute ground and flight test activities.