This role will design and develop complex mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems for flight and ground equipment, working across cross-functional engineering teams to validate system integrations and support manufacturability from design through qualification testing.
Responsibilities
Design and develop complex mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems for flight and ground equipment
Validate mechanical and fluid systems through structural and thermal analyses, using classical engineering methods and advanced simulation tools
Create detailed manufacturing drawings incorporating GD&T (ASME Y14.5) standards
Interface with cross-functional engineering teams to verify system integrations meet requirements and performance metrics
Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and external machine shops to ensure components are optimized for manufacturability and assembly
Build test plans, oversee qualification testing, and analyze data for mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems
Present engineering solutions and analysis results during cross-departmental design reviews
Investigate and resolve non-conformances and failures through root cause analysis
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
5+ years of professional engineering experience in mechanical or aerospace industries
Proficiency in CAD modeling and creating drawings with SolidWorks (or similar)
Experience working with PDM/PLM tools
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, including mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics
Demonstrated experience in end-to-end design and sizing of mechanical structures, thermal management systems, and fluid routing components
Demonstrated experience with GD&T and traditional manufacturing processes
Experience working with Finite Element Analysis in FEMAP/Nastran (or similar)
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Demonstrated experience designing highly loaded/lightweight structural components (including composite and metallic)
Demonstrated experience with coupled thermo-mechanical systems, active thermal management solutions, and high-pressure fluid routing for extreme environments
Expert-level use of Finite Element Analysis tools
What We Offer!
Relocation assistance
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~70% for dependents)
Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
Parental leave
Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
401(k) matching up to 6%
Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
Monthly wellness stipend
Monthly cell phone stipend
Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field
Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields
Compliance Requirements
Criminal background check clearance
Drug test clearance wherever applicable
