Participate in the entire design cycle of structural and mechanical subsystems, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing, and qualification.
Generate 3-D models, component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents.
Document assembly and testing of development and flight hardware.
Participate in subsystem-level testing including planning, execution, data reduction, and analysis.
Develop component specifications and manage suppliers.
Provide manufacturing and production support.
Participate in the development and purchase of new equipment and tooling.
Work with multi-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world-class aerospace hardware.
Qualifications:
Minimum of a B.S. Degree in engineering
2+ years of experience in Design Engineering
Familiarity with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
Material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques.
Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software.
Familiar with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Desired:
Ability to work independently driving engineering from conceptual to released engineering and flight hardware
Experience with Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10.
Expertise with analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, LS/Dyna, Abaqus.
Awareness of metallic and composite design and analysis considerations.
Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware.
Knowledge of systems engineering practices, manufacturing fabrication and assembly processes, and quality control.
Experience with Optimization and DOE methods as applied to design, analysis, and testing.
Experienced with the fabrication of composite primary structures for aerospace.
Experience working in a multi-functional team responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing the design to produce world-class engineered products.
Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing processes for transition to production.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Analyst, Engineering, and Manufacturing
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Manufacturing
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