Are you a mechanical engineer whos ready to take on a challenging role to help defend our nation? Are you ready for the challenge of designing developing, and building advanced high speed airframes?
The Mechanical Products Team (MPT) is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer in Hypersonic Structures Engineering and Design, responsible for mechanical engineering design of Ultra High Temperature (UHT) structures and Thermal Protection Systems (TPS). MPT uses state-of the-art tools, processes, technology, and Six Sigma principles. MPTs capabilities encompass a broad range of technical disciplines which include engineering, manufacturing, technical services, materials, processes, analysis, test and documentation . This position will focus on design, analysis, fabrication, integration and testing of advanced high speed airframes. UHT structures include ceramic composite materials, such as carbon-carbon, and refractory metals.
As a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, the individual be expected to work with minimal guidance, utilizing previous experiences to design and develop new types of airframe assemblies that can survive in unique and extreme environments, often pushing the limits of material systems. This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance within 1 year of start date. Except in rare circumstances, only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. This position can be a salary grade level of G09 or G10 based on the candidates qualifications as they relate to the skills, experience and responsibilities required for the position
As a core team member your tasks will include:
Derivation of conceptual design with limited requirements. The candidate will work closely with members from other engineering disciplines; aerodynamics, systems, materials science and guidance navigation & control.
Design high temperature structures and assemblies, prone to failure because of extreme temperatures
Design cold structures utilizing TPS, prone to failure because of extreme temperatures.
Perform design trade studies
Communicate technical designs, analysis, and trade studies to senior leadership and customers
Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) to suppliers, able to inform design and tailor it to suite manufacturing capability.
Design for weight optimized primary and secondary airframe structures
Emphasis on design for manufacturing and assembly
Required:
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering , Mechanical Engineering, or other applicable engineering degree
6+ years of experience in mechanical engineering design environment
5+ years of experience using CAD for design
3+ years of experience in aerospace, mechanical, or equivalent engineering environment, demonstrating systems engineering design or development
Demonstrated familiarity of design with Ultra High Temperature materials
1+ year experience with mass properties management
Desired:
Masters degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
8+ years of experience in a mechanical engineering design environment
Experience working in pre-design and conceptual phases of design
Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
Experience with harness and interconnect design or manufacturing
Security Clearance: Existing DoD Secret clearance preferred
