Staff Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer
About The Position
Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC), a research institute of Mercer University, provides high quality engineering, scientific, and technical support services to both government and private industry customers. MERC has an immediate opening for Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer(s) to support its Aircraft Directorate. Duties of the position may include: - 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
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Successful candidates must be capable of obtaining a DoD security clearance
- This position requires a minimum B.S. or higher degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
- Application must include a cover letter and resume.
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
Benefits
- MERC offers a generous benefits package including health and dental insurance, retirement, tuition reimbursement, vacation/sick leave accrual, and holiday pay.
- Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
