Staff/Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace Hydraulic Pumps

Woodward L'Orange•Fort Collins, CO

16d•$114,400 - $197,400

About The Position

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Staff: Estimated annual base pay: $114,400 (minimum) - $143,000 (midpoint) - $171,600 (maximum) Senior Staff: Estimated annual base pay: $131,600 (minimum) - $164,500 (midpoint) - $197,400 (maximum) All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity 401(k) match (4.5%) Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%) Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members 12 paid holidays Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave Paid parental leave Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life Member referral bonus Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a seasoned Staff/Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer , we have an exciting opportunity for you! The Staff/Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer reports to the Engineering Leader and is responsible for advancing Woodward’s hydraulic pump technology development for Aerospace applications. This development includes a variety of pump types and technologies, design trade-off studies, analysis and testing to establish guidance for future product designs. The Senior Staff Engineer provides leadership in the areas of mechanical elements and fluids design, analysis tools and methods, materials selection and test methods. This role involves high level industry/Customer contact and industry awareness. The Senior Staff Engineer contributes to roadmaps and setting technical strategies and direction and will ultimately be considered the internal design authority for hydraulic pumping systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)
Greater than 8 years' experience in related field, including post-graduate experience
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of complex engineering projects, including project management, problem-solving, and team communication.
Drive company-wide process improvements and lead efforts in specific product development areas.
Solve challenging engineering problems involving conflicting design requirements, non-standard materials, and complex coordination.
Provide technical support to sales and development through proposals, design reviews, and knowledge sharing.
Troubleshoot and analyze system problems using advanced simulations and perform complex component testing.
Lead project teams by estimating manpower needs, setting schedules, and ensuring deadlines are met.
Communicate effectively through expert-level writing, presentations, and representation at industry events.
Apply strong problem-solving skills and technical expertise to components, subsystems, and manufacturing processes.
Foster collaboration within cross-functional teams, set technical direction, and align activities with business objectives.
Leverage recognized expertise to drive strategic planning and balance activities for significant financial impact.

Benefits

Annual cash bonus opportunity
401(k) match (4.5%)
Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
Tuition reimbursement
Training/Professional Development opportunities
12 paid holidays
Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
Paid parental leave
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
Member referral bonus
Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave