Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical products and systems in areas including, but not limited to, mechanical, pneumatic, thermal, and hydraulic disciplines
Focus on critical military and commercial projects, system validation, operational functionality, design verification, and mission performance, with future work on advanced systems
Follow all applicable design, safety, and qualification standards throughout development programs
Perform detailed steady state system analysis using physics-based models
Collaborate in a team environment to design functional system architecture, defining major components and subsystems using physics-based models
Develop detailed functional schematics, concept layouts, sketches, and preliminary component details
Develop, manage, and communicate system requirements to the integrated product team to ensure alignment with project goals
Investigate design factors and conduct trade studies to identify optimal solutions for both internal and external customer requirements
Support testing for systems, subsystems, and components, post-process data and analyze test results in relation to design specifications, rated requirements, and test objectives

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
3–5+ years of experience in pneumatic valve systems or design
Strong fundamentals in pneumatic controls and control system design, analysis, and testing
Equation/Physics based modeling experience in any coding language
Proficiency with MATLAB, Simscape or Dymola
Hands-on experience performing engineering analyses such as thermal, fluid dynamics, or tolerance stack-up
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with component-level requirements development, management, validation, and verification activities
Background in testing development hardware, test planning, instrumentation, and data analysis
Ability to troubleshoot component or system-level issues
Familiarity with aerospace standards (e.g., DO-160, ARP4754A, ARP4761, AS9100) and qualification processes
Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments involving design, systems, and test teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create clear documentation, reports, and presentations
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced engineering environment

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!

Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer

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