Senior Mechanical Engineer - Aircraft Systems

The Structures Company, LLC
Manassas, VA, United States
Full-time

The Structures Company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer in Manassas, Virginia.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

  • Leading the development of vehicle subsystems, from system architecture through integration.
  • Providing subject matter expertise, technical review, design guidance, and mentoring.
  • Developing subsystem and component requirements compatible with safety, performance, and business objectives.
  • Design or support the design of various test or prototype systems.
  • Selecting and managing suppliers / partners.
  • Managing functional and physical interfaces between the vehicle subsystems and the vehicle.
  • Performing / reviewing analysis, modeling, and simulation to verify subsystems and components meet performance and safety requirements.
  • Interfacing with customers, suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure program alignment.
  • Communicating information about vehicle subsystem design, requirements, and performance between the design team, management, customer, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Understanding program objectives and requirements to conduct trade studies and define architectures, requirements, and interfaces between subsystems.
  • Preparing and presenting at gated design reviews to demonstrate the adequacy of the design.

Required Education and Experience

  • B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or related STEM discipline) and
  • 8 or more years of experience in relevant discipline areas (or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience).

Required Skills

  • Experience with the aircraft development process and familiarity with aircraft subsystems.
  • Advanced understanding of engineering fundamentals.
  • A strong work ethic and ability to independently meet and lead the areas described by the responsibilities and essential functions.
  • Excellent organization and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • Experience leading the development of aerospace systems, from conceptual design through production.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), certification procedures (especially Part 23 ), and relevant industry standards.
  • Proficiency with CAD software ( NX preferred ) and mechanical systems-oriented analysis techniques (stress analysis, multi-body dynamics, thermal, etc).
  • Licensed Pilot Preferred
  • Travel :

For immediate consideration, please send your resume to [email protected]

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA / EOE)

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