Design director Jobs in Norfolk, VA

Job Title : Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Systems Design Engineer to perform development design and analysis of mechanical systems for advanced aircraft. Candidates must have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced, research-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform preliminary design for the primary flight controls actuation system on a large cargo experimental aircraft.
• Create design notes, track weight, maintain BOM, and produce other engineering artifacts.
• Conduct kinematic analysis on control mechanisms.
• Leverage existing designs from comparable aircraft.
• Perform integration design for flight controls and adjacent systems such as hydraulics.
• Standard part sizing and space claim.
• Select COTS components.
• Design installation processes.
• Manage the functional and physical interfaces between the primary flight controls actuation system and the vehicle by maintaining ICMs.
• Communicate design requirements and performance information between the design team, management, customers, subcontractors, and vendors.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

Work on an exciting project such as the DARPA Liberty Lifter, a large cargo experimental aircraft. The environment is fast-paced and research-oriented, requiring strong collaboration among team members and effective communication with various stakeholders. Candidates will use advanced tools and technologies, including CATIA software.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Manassas,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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