JOB TITLE: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ
PAY RATE: $83.00-95.00/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
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Job Type: Contract (8 months with potential for extension)
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Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
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Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
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Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
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Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
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Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?
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Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
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Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
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Conducts rotor dynamics analysis to predict critical speed, create whirl speed maps or Campbell diagrams, and predict displacement, force, and moment due to imbalance.
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Applies 1D Beam based FEA technique for rotor dynamics and shafting structural analyses.
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Uses FEA software including ANSYS APDL and ANSYS Workbench for mechanical design engineering.
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Conducts mechanical design engineering within aerospace industries focusing on complex component and system design.
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Leads design reviews, conducts risk assessments, and mentors engineering teams effectively.
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Manages mechanical design projects in aerospace environments.
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Applies knowledge of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and design standards including AS9100 and MIL-STD.
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Performs design for manufacturability and tolerance analysis for mechanical systems.
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Utilizes mechanical testing methodologies for product validation.
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Applies systems engineering principles for cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Requirements:
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Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
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Extensive Rotor Dynamics experience in mechanical design engineering within aerospace or related industries.
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Proficiency in FEA software such as ANSYS APDL or ANSYS Workbench.
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Proficiency in 1D Beam based FEA technique for rotor dynamics analysis.
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Experience conducting rotor dynamics analysis to predict critical speed, create whirl speed maps or Campbell diagrams, and predict displacement, force, and moment due to imbalance.
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Proven leadership experience in managing mechanical design projects in aerospace environments.
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Knowledge of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and design standards such as AS9100 and MIL-STD.
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Experience with design for manufacturability, tolerance analysis, and mechanical testing methodologies.
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Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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