Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Amca is building airplanes for the 21st century, starting by designing new hardware that flies on today's planes. Aviation was once humanity's boldest ambition, but the industry hasn't successfully built a new plane in 40 years. We don't think it has to be this way.

Overview :

You will take mechanical products from concept to flight qualification. Your primary function will be to expand Amca's product catalog by designing new aerospace hardware and working closely with build and test engineers to bring your products to life. As a senior engineer at an early start up, you will also be responsible for setting up Amca's design processes for the future.

Responsibilities :

• Own design and prototyping of new mechanical hardware

Work with customers to understand end-use applications and challenge requirements as needed

Assist in standard CAD and structural analysis / hand calc best practices

Evaluate product catalogs and help determine where largest opportunities lie for catalog expansion

Qualifications :

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as : any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).

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