Mechanical Design Engineer

This role involves directing and executing engineering efforts focused on aircraft weaponization, including Hydra 70 rocket launchers, air launched effects, configurable munitions launchers, aircraft structural modifications, and structural interfaces. The position requires ensuring compliance with FAA and military specifications, designing components, assemblies, systems, and technical data packages interfacing with electromechanical systems, aircraft structures, weapon interfaces, control systems, and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Design components, assemblies, systems, and technical data packages interfacing with electromechanical systems, aircraft structures, weapon interfaces, control systems, and personnel.
• Manage configuration updates, data transfers, and technical recommendations for the GAU-19 weapon system, providing oversight of the technical data and CAD packages acquired from GD-OTS.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and programmatic level meetings, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate with vendors, electrical engineers, structural analysts, manufacturing teams, A&P mechanics, and supply chain personnel to ensure design intent and production goals are achieved.
• Produce CAD models, detailed drawings, assembly drawings, installation instructions, and modification documentation using SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, and CREO PTC for machined, sheet metal, and composites.
• Supervise and support fabrication and testing of first-article designs, providing hands-on assistance, manufacturing support, and deviation disposition as required.
• Author and review technical reports and other documentation to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks and exposure to mechanical design on some form of aircraft (commercial or military).
• A Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8-20 years of experience in relevant fields.

• Experience with aircraft systems, mechanical design, and project management.
• Knowledge of sheet metal design.

The mechanical engineering team consists of approximately 20 engineers, supported by a 145-person repair and fabrication shop tied to the operation. The role offers a great opportunity for growth and potential for direct hire if performance is strong. The position provides exposure to full cycle manufacturing.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/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:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mattaponi,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 2025.

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