Principal Mechanical Engineer

Elbit America•Merrimack, NH

About The Position

The Principal Mechanical Engineer researches, plans, designs, develops, analyzes, and tests mechanical equipment and systems, including chassis, hardware assemblies, installation hardware, and installation designs. The role applies engineering science, design, and technology to create complex mechanical systems and oversee their fabrication, with attention to manufacturability, cost, structural integrity, reliability, and performance in harsh environments. The engineer produces and interprets engineering drawings, creates mechanical testing procedures, estimates production costs, and communicates design and assembly changes to management and production staff. Other related duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Software/Computer Science, Electrical, Electronic, Electro-Optical, Mechanical, or another applicable technical discipline.
At least 8 years of relevant professional experience.
Ability to apply practical engineering science, design, and technology.
Understanding of current manufacturing processes and their relationship to design.
Ability to understand and produce engineering drawings.
Ability to calculate mechanical requirements for system design specifications.
Understanding of static and dynamic events and their relationship to structural integrity.
Basic understanding of electronic circuits and their effect on mechanical performance.
Working knowledge of techniques to mitigate EMI issues.
3D modeling skills using tools such as Pro/E, Catia, or Solidworks.
Skills with 3D engineering analysis tools such as ANSYS or Solidworks Simulation.
Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, and experience with an engineering tool.
Completion of ESD Safety Training within one year of taking the position, as dictated by the Safety Department or required by the program.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in an applicable technical discipline.
Solidworks modeling experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Research, plan, design, develop, analyze, and test mechanical equipment and systems, including chassis, hardware assemblies, installation hardware, and installation designs.
Conceptualize and design complex mechanical systems and oversee their fabrication.
Analyze designs for manufacturability and cost.
Understand and produce engineering drawings.
Create procedures for mechanical testing.
Communicate design and assembly changes to management and production staff.
Estimate production costs, including material and labor for assembly and fabrication.
Calculate mechanical requirements needed to meet system design specifications.
Assess static and dynamic events and their effects on structural integrity.
Design electronic packages for harsh environments while maintaining required reliability.
Consider basic electronic circuits and their effects on mechanical performance.
Apply techniques to mitigate EMI issues.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.