Mechanical Engineer - Aircraft Integration

Tyonek Native Corporation•Madison, AL

About The Position

Tyonek is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to support aircraft integration efforts for current and future warfighters. The role involves designing and developing the integration of avionics and weapons systems into rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft platforms for U.S. Department of Defense, foreign military, and/or commercial customers. Depending on the candidate’s experience, the position may include serving as a technical lead during design and test phases. The position level will be matched to the candidate’s experience. The engineer develops CAD technical data packages, including 3D models and 2D drawings, and creates design solutions for complex aircraft mechanical issues. Work considers weight, thermal, vibration, corrosion, and airworthiness requirements. The role also includes classical and finite element analysis, airworthiness certification documentation, coordination with manufacturing engineering, design reviews, installation instructions, and engineering support through prototyping, verification, validation, installation review, and component qualification testing. The role normally works in an office setting with controlled temperature, with duties that may also involve aircraft installations and work at heights. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Tyonek and its subsidiaries may extend hiring preferences to ANCSA shareholders under Federal Law. Tyonek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, or at least 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 manufacturability of sheet metal, machined, additive, and composite parts and assemblies.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multitasking, customer-service-oriented environment.
Experience performing classical and finite element analysis.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.
Must pass post-offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for periods throughout the day.
Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands, and work at heights using fall protection devices.
Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows and knees, and reach above and below shoulders.
May be required to lift up to 25 pounds and carry it for short distances.
Must be able to distinguish colors and judge three-dimensional depth.

Nice To Haves

High degree of skill in SolidWorks.
Experience developing DoD and/or FAA aircraft airworthiness certification substantiation analyses and reports, such as weight and balance, drag, structural, crash loads, and thermal analyses.
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 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, vibration, corrosion, and airworthiness requirements.
Perform classical and finite element analysis.
Prepare specifications, engineering analyses, and reports as required for 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.
May serve as technical lead for projects during design and test phases.