Drive the design, development, and sustainment of advanced aerospace and defense Environmental Control Systems.
Serve as a critical link between early-career engineers and senior management.
Lead small teams of mechanical engineers through the full product development lifecycle: concept, design, prototyping, testing, and production.
Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and deliverables to ensure on-time, on-budget performance.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure system-level integration.
Support program managers by tracking progress, managing risks, and reporting status to senior leadership.
Oversee supplier and vendor technical interactions for components and manufacturing support.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
5–8 years of experience in Mechanical Design with focus on:
Environmental Control systems (ECS)
Vapor Cycle Systems (VCS)
Fans, Receiver/filter/Dryers, Thermal Expansion Valves, Heat Exchangers
System Conveyance and System Architecture
Hands-on experience developing Mechanical products
Familiarity with aerospace standards: MIL-STD-810.
Experience with requirements generation, management, and traceability throughout the hardware lifecycle.
Experience performing Mechanical stress analysis as part of design validation.
Experience leading small technical teams and mentoring junior engineers.
Proficiency with design and analysis tools including:
SolidWorks 3D cad or similar
MATLAB & Simulink (modeling and simulation)
Ansys products
Microsoft Office Suite (documentation, reporting, and project management support)
Strong project management and organizational skills, with proven ability to balance multiple projects.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
U.S. citizenship required; eligibility for security clearance may be necessary.

Engineering Team Lead

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