Mechanical Systems Senior Designer (Remote Contract)

Saratech • Mission Viejo, CA

81d • Remote

About The Position

Saratech is seeking a Mechanical Systems Senior Designer to contribute to the design, development, and integration of Mechanical Systems. This is a remote, 6-12 month contract opportunity.

Requirements

• B.S., in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical Systems and equipment common in modern Part 23 / Part 25 business aircraft, specifically Brake-By-Wire, Steer-By-Wire, and Hydraulics Systems.
• 7+ years of industry experience in a closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of FAR Part 23 certification requirements and processes pertinent to Mechanical Systems.
• Experience with ASME Y14.100 Drawings and Y14.5 GD&T.
• Experience with model and drawing checking, engineering part and model release, and engineering change process.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and hands-on experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Active Listening: Practice to gain insight and truly understand all project stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking: Make prompt, informed and value-based decisions for the project.
• Organization: Focus on agenda, schedules, frameworks, and methodologies, as well as communicating tasks, updates, progress, and blockers.
• Problem Solving: Assess issues from different vantage points and formulate the best solution in addressing specific challenges.
• Self-Motivation: Exude the highest level of commitment and motivation to see it through from start to finish.
• Teamwork and Team Building: Establish a collaborative culture where people with unique personalities and skills happily work together and accountable to shared goal.
• Strong Business Communication: Use the right language, tone and storytelling techniques when communicating, describing, or explaining issues over email, chat, reports, presentations and other forms and channels of communication.
• Complies with all organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all customer and/or employee information to assure customer and/or employee rights are protected.
• Adheres to policies regarding notification of absence and PTO requests.
• Attends all mandatory management and staff meetings.
• Represents the organization in a respectful and professional manner.
• Attend and comply with annual health, safety, training and education requirements.
• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Subject to background check.
• US Citizen or Green Card.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and detail the Hydraulics System in compliance with technical, performance, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform trade studies to optimize architecture, function, weight, cost, and manufacturability.
• Support lead engineers in technical coordination with suppliers for the development of Mechanical Systems, including: Hydraulic System, Brake & Steering Control System, Landing Gear System, Flight Control System.
• Serve as the primary design point of contact for Hydraulics, Brake Control, and Steering Control Systems, ensuring alignment with program requirements, schedules, and certification objectives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (structures, electrical, avionics, certification, manufacturing, and supply chain) to define and validate all mechanical and electrical interfaces.
• Develop and maintain Zonal Reference Models (ZRM), Interface Control Models (ICM), and Interface Control Drawings (ICD) to clearly define interfaces with adjacent structures and systems.
• Create and manage experimental and production-level digital product definitions, including parts, assemblies, and installations, fully defining dimensions, materials, processes, and tolerances.
• Develop detailed system layouts and airframe integration studies using CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX).
• Support lead engineers to ensure Brake Control, Steering Control, and Hydraulic Systems meet applicable Part 23 and ATA 32 regulatory and safety requirements.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Promote best practices in CATIA modeling, interface control, certification awareness, and supplier coordination.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan: All employees can enroll in the company's 401k with company matching.
• Paid Sick time: All full-time and part-time employees will receive 40 sick hours per year or minimum sick time required by the state.

What This Job Offers

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