Mechanical Engineer III

Role Overview

• Perform mechanical engineering analysis using ANSYS to support the development and evaluation of new design concepts based on customer requirements, existing drawings, and on-site surveys, acting as either a team member or mechanical lead.
• Develop and execute finite element models (FEM) in ANSYS to assess structural integrity, vibration response, thermal behavior, and load paths for assemblies, sub-assemblies, and installed systems.
• Use simulation-driven design approaches to validate concepts prior to fabrication, incorporating mock-ups and/or 3D printed parts to correlate physical fit and functional performance with analytical results.
• Translate design concepts and requirements into detailed, analysis-informed designs using 3D CAD software, ensuring compatibility with simulation models and manufacturability.
• Prepare, review, and evaluate engineering documentation including analysis reports, simulation results, specifications, and test plans, ensuring correlation between analytical predictions and verification methods.
• Develop and present analysis-driven briefings for design review milestones (SRR, PDR, CDR), clearly communicating modeling assumptions, results, margins, and risks to stakeholders and customers.
• Analyze and evaluate design interfaces, including mechanical, thermal, and dynamic interactions between components and systems.
• Develop or support engineering reports such as Weight and Balance Reports, incorporating both calculated data and simulation outputs to assess system impacts from new installations or removals.
• Work under general supervision to solve routine to moderately complex engineering problems, leveraging simulation tools and established analytical methods.
• Review and approve analysis results, engineering drawings, and technical reports developed by other engineers to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with requirements.
• Perform additional engineering and analysis duties as required to support program objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required
• Master’s Degree in Engineering preferred
• Nine years required for BS level
• Seven years required for MS level
• Minimum of five years experience required in military and / or civil aviation supporting the design of system upgrades for aircraft
• Essential Experience with 3D CAD packages required (SolidWorks desired)
• Desired Experience with Finite Element Analysis Software (ANSYS preferred)
• Understanding of basic hand calculations from industry standard references (Bruhn, Niu, Shigley, Roark, etc. preferred
• Solid understanding of mechanics of materials and machine design coursework accepted)
• Experience with design using composite materials desired
• Any combination of education/experience may be substituted for job requirements at the recommendation of the hiring manager and approval of the COO or higher.

Benefits

• Must be able to see with corrective eye wear and hear clearly with assistance