SMTS-Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Hardware Engineer responsible for end-to-end mechanical and electromechanical hardware development, analysis, verification, certification, and production support for complex aerospace systems.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field

• 6+ years of experience with mechanical or electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing

• Experience developing complex mechanical hardware systems

• Proficiency with CAD tools such as Creo and SolidWorks

• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

• Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), including tools such as FloTHERM or FloEFD

• Experience performing engineering hand calculations

• Experience validating designs through analytical and simulation methods

• Experience with GD&T

• Experience performing tolerance stack-up analysis

• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

• Knowledge of Design for Assembly (DFA)

• Experience developing production-ready mechanical drawings

Preferred Skills

• Aerospace or other high-reliability hardware development experience

• Experience with aircraft systems or avionics hardware integration

• Experience with electronic board assembly mechanical design and integration

• Experience with PCB mounting strategies and thermal management

• Knowledge of chip-level, package-level, and board-level electronics integration

• Knowledge of FAA certification processes

• Familiarity with DO-160 and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations

• Experience with RF and EMI/EMC considerations in mechanical hardware design

• Experience supporting high-rate production or in-house manufacturing operations

• Knowledge of supply chain and production processes

• Product lifecycle management experience

• Strong foundation in statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, and materials engineering

Job Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and electromechanical hardware development from concept through production and in-service operation

• Own mechanical design, hardware verification, qualification testing, production ramp-up, and field deployment activities

• Define mechanical design criteria and system-level hardware requirements

• Perform engineering analysis using hand calculations, FEA, CFD, and CAD tools

• Develop and evaluate mechanical concepts during system trade studies

• Perform structural, thermal, and mechanical performance analysis

• Lead mechanical hardware design reviews

• Support hardware qualification and certification activities

• Develop detailed production drawings using GD&T

• Perform tolerance stack-up analyses for production designs

• Design mechanical integration solutions for electronic boards and assemblies

• Develop mounting and thermal management solutions for electronic hardware

• Apply DFM and DFA principles to production hardware

• Reduce part count, process steps, and manufacturing complexity

• Implement error-proofing features in mechanical designs

• Support production ramp-up and manufacturing issue resolution

• Coordinate product lifecycle requirements from supply chain through final system integration

• Support hardware development through concept, design, build, qualification, production, and field service phases

• Implement design changes to improve hardware reliability, performance, and manufacturability

Pay: 49-66/hr

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.

Pay Details: $49.00 to $66.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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