Staff Mechanical /Aerospace Engineer

Mercer University•Warner Robins, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC), a research institute of Mercer University, has an immediate opening for Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer(s) to support its Aircraft Directorate. MERC provides high quality engineering, scientific, and technical support services to both government and private industry customers.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required
Successful candidates must be capable of obtaining a DoD security clearance
A minimum B.S. or higher degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET accredited institution

Nice To Haves

Experience with finite element modeling and analysis
Experience reading engineering drawings
Experience with instrumentation design and post-processing of test data
Ability to multi-task and learn new skills quickly
Ability to work independently or in multi-functional teams
Good verbal and written communication skills
Experience with NX or MSC Nastran, HyperWorks pre- and post-processing tools or FEA solvers, Python and/or MATLAB, or SolidWorks is a plus

Responsibilities

Analysis of airframe structures using standard principles, supported by finite element analysis as necessary
Fatigue and fracture analysis of airframe components
Analysis of flight data to support regime recognition, fleet usage characterization, and component remaining useful life
CAD modeling and development of technical data packages to support repair design and analysis
Design of laboratory load tests and instrumentation to support validation of repair design and structural models