Senior Mechanical Engineer

Toyon Research Corporation•Fort Collins, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Toyon Research Corporation is an industry leader in the areas of complex space and missile systems analysis, aerothermodynamics, payload design and development, and ground and flight testing. Our Aerospace Systems Group provides innovative technical solutions to support aerospace programs for the Department of Defense (DoD) and their agencies. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead development of novel electro-mechanical space systems, applying appropriate design methodologies to arrive at mature deliverable hardware.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering
8 or more years of experience designing mechanisms and structures encountering challenging vibration, shock, and temperature environments
Experience performing initial design trades such as material, adhesive, and fastener selection
Expertise in AMSE y14.5 and other relevant ASME standards
Familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100/MIL specifications as they apply to aerospace structures
Experience using parametric CAD software to create models of assemblies, parts and drawings.
U.S. Citizenship Required.
Ability to qualify for a US Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance required.
Candidate must be SAP and SCI program eligible.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SolidWorks and / or Creo skills is preferred, with the ability to quickly achieve proficiency in both CAD packages
Experience mentoring and providing work leadership to associate mechanical engineers is desirable

Responsibilities

Generate designs of mechanical systems for space applications from scratch and develop that technology through test and delivery
Provide input to Program Management to define project objectives, timelines, and deliverables
Perform initial design trades such as material, adhesive, and fastener selection.
Author drawings, assembly documentation, and test plans
Work in a multidisciplinary team environment involving diverse disciplines (e.g. aerothermal and thermostructural analyses, RF and IR signature effects of materials and configurations, etc.)
Mentor and collaborate with the rest of the engineering team