Sr Mechanical Engineer

CTI Consulting • Clearwater, FL

69d • Onsite

About The Position

CTI Staffing is partnering with a leading aviation instrumentation and avionics manufacturer to find a Senior Mechanical Engineer for their team in Clearwater, Florida. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity with a well-established, mission-driven company whose products fly on civil, military, and business aviation platforms worldwide.

Requirements

• 8+ years of engineering experience in aerospace new product development
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
• SolidWorks proficiency for 3D and 2D design definition
• Demonstrated experience designing to DO-160 or MIL-STD-810 environmental qualification standards
• GD&T proficiency per ASME Y14.5
• FEA experience (ANSYS or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes: machining, welding, brazing, assembly, and testing
• Strong technical writing skills — procedures, requirements, and specifications documentation
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or individual protected under 8 U.S.C. 1324b) — required for ITAR compliance
• Must be able to work fully onsite in Clearwater, FL

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing FAA-certified aviation products
• Familiarity with SAE Aerospace Standards AS8006, AS5562, or FAA TSO C16b
• MATLAB proficiency
• Experience managing or working with additive manufacturing / 3D printing processes
• Experience managing external contracted engineering services

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design, fabrication, evaluation, and testing of new aviation products from concept through qualification and into lifecycle sustainment
• Create and maintain SolidWorks 3D models and 2D design definitions, applying FEA where appropriate
• Conduct technical design reviews and FMEAs to identify critical design factors and manufacturing risks
• Design products to meet DO-160 or MIL-STD-810 environmental qualification standards
• Drive multiple concurrent projects through the full design cycle to completion
• Apply structured problem-solving to identify and eliminate root causes of technical issues
• Provide obsolescence and sustaining engineering support for established product lines
• Support manufacturing engineers with fixtures, tooling, and process improvements

What This Job Offers

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