E01-C07 Senior Mechanical-Electrical Systems Engineer

EXPANSIA•Hollywood, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Aether Aerospace, a Defense Technology platform formed by JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA, is seeking a Senior Mechanical / Electrical Systems Engineer with 10-15 years of experience to support complex DoD and aerospace programs. This role requires a self-motivated engineer with strong attention to detail, excellent time management, and the ability to manage engineering efforts from concept through production and delivery. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in both mechanical and electrical design, collaborate with manufacturing teams, and assist in proposal development, including cost estimation. Aircraft systems experience is highly preferred. Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Ability to obtain Secret Clearance. Active clearance preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline and 10–15 years of engineering experience.
Experience supporting aerospace and/or DoD programs.
Strong background working directly with manufacturing organizations.
Experience reviewing and approving engineering drawings.
Proposal development and cost estimating experience.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
SolidWorks required; CREO / Inventor and AutoCAD a plus.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and design analysis experience.
Familiarity with NAVAIR and NAWCAD processes preferred.
Knowledge of AS9100 and MIL-STD engineering standards.

Nice To Haves

Aircraft systems experience is strongly preferred.
CREO / Inventor and AutoCAD a plus.
Familiarity with NAVAIR and NAWCAD processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical and electrical system designs from concept through production and integration.
Review, check, and approve mechanical and electrical drawings and technical data packages (TDPs).
Ensure designs meet manufacturability, quality, and compliance requirements (MIL-STD, AS9100).
Perform and/or review engineering analyses including structural, thermal, and tolerance analysis.
Support customer interactions including design reviews and technical interchange meetings.
Work directly with mechanical fabrication, machining, sheet metal, welding, additive manufacturing, composites, and electrical fabrication teams.
Support prototype builds, First Article Inspection (FAI/AS9102), and production transition.
Resolve shop-floor issues and drive engineering change implementation.
Support proposal development including labor hour and material cost estimation.
Develop and review Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
Support RFQ/RFP technical evaluations and requirements traceability.
Independently manage multiple priorities and drive tasks to completion.
Mentor junior engineers and designers.
Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management teams.