Mechanical Engineer

Our Company•Huntsville, AL

41d•Hybrid

About The Position

Signalink, a dynamic, small defense contractor committed to excellence in providing advanced defense solutions, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Mechanical Engineer to join their team. This role involves applying mechanical engineering principles throughout the lifecycle of aircraft modification, system integration, and aerospace engineering projects supporting U.S. Army aviation programs. The engineer will develop, analyze, and document mechanical designs for aircraft systems, components, structures, equipment, and installations, creating engineering reports, calculations, analyses, drawings, specifications, and other technical documentation. Responsibilities include maintaining and modifying designs, performing engineering analyses (structural integrity, mechanical interfaces, weight and balance, environmental considerations, system performance), and supporting airworthiness and aircraft modification activities. The role requires interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and military standards, coordinating with various engineering disciplines (electrical, systems, manufacturing, etc.) and external stakeholders (government customers, vendors, suppliers, partners) to resolve technical issues and support program objectives. The engineer will also support design reviews, engineering change activities, technical investigations, and review the work of other team members. Providing technical guidance to junior engineers is also part of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited college or university.
3–7 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering, aerospace, military aviation, aircraft modification, or a related engineering discipline.
Demonstrated experience supporting mechanical design and engineering activities for aerospace, defense, or other complex systems.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, technical data, parts lists, and other engineering documentation.
Experience with 3D CAD modeling and mechanical design.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively within a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software.
Experience supporting aircraft modification, installation design, system integration, or sustainment activities.
Experience with rotary-wing aircraft, particularly military aircraft.
Familiarity with U.S. Army aviation standards, specifications, technical manuals, and engineering processes.
Familiarity with aircraft structural and mechanical systems, equipment mounting, brackets, enclosures, tubing, ducting, or other aircraft installations.
Experience supporting airworthiness, structural substantiation, qualification, verification, or validation activities.
Experience working with engineering change proposals, technical data packages, configuration-controlled documentation, or installation drawings.
Experience working in a government or defense contractor environment.
Experience working directly with government customers or military aviation program offices.

Responsibilities

Apply mechanical engineering principles and methodologies throughout the lifecycle of aircraft modification, system integration, and aerospace engineering projects supporting U.S. Army aviation programs.
Develop, analyze, and document mechanical designs for aircraft systems, components, structures, equipment, and installations.
Develop engineering reports, calculations, analyses, drawings, specifications, and other technical documentation in accordance with program and customer requirements.
Develop, maintain, and modify mechanical system and component designs in support of aircraft modifications, system integration, and installation requirements.
Perform engineering analyses related to structural integrity, mechanical interfaces, equipment installation, weight and balance, environmental considerations, and system performance.
Support the development and review of engineering substantiation and technical documentation supporting airworthiness and aircraft modification activities.
Interpret and apply engineering drawings, specifications, technical data, parts lists, military standards, and applicable industry standards.
Coordinate with electrical, systems, manufacturing, configuration management, quality, and other engineering disciplines to ensure mechanical designs satisfy system-level requirements.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including government customers, vendors, suppliers, and engineering partners, to resolve technical issues and support program objectives.
Support design reviews, engineering change activities, technical investigations, and resolution of design and integration issues.
Review engineering analyses, drawings, models, calculations, and other technical products developed by other team members and provide recommendations for improvement.
Support the development of technical data packages, installation instructions, engineering change documentation, and other program deliverables.
Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and other team members as assigned.