Senior Mechanical Engineer

EVONA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in complex design challenges related to actuator performance and rocket thruster designs. The role involves leading the development of intricate mechanical systems, conducting performance analyses, and optimizing designs while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities:

• DesignHas expertise in complex design challenges, optimizing actuator performance, designing specialized igniters, designing pressure vessels, designing solid rocket motor systems, and leading the development of hot gas valve and rocket thruster designs.Can generate complex actuator designs, conduct thorough performance analysis, and implement innovative solutions.Has expertise in trade-off analysis, integrating multidisciplinary considerations, and providing comprehensive recommendations for design optimization and decision-making
• Drafting/ModellingPossesses exceptional skills in designing intricate 2D or 3D models, using advanced CAD commands, and generating technical drawings.Can interpret complex GD&T symbols, analyze engineering drawings, and provide guidance on dimensional and tolerance requirements.Can create intricate 3D models, use advanced features, and contribute to the development of solid modeling practices within the software
• MaterialsPossesses expertise in advanced ceramic properties, insulator material characterization, and advanced metal types.Can conduct detailed characterization, develop customized solutions, contribute to research and innovation, provide expert consultation, lead research projects, and optimize metal selection for challenging applications.Has expertise in refractory metal types, their properties, behavior at extreme temperatures, and processing techniques
• CommunicationsPossesses exceptional skills in communication theories, presentation design, technical presentation, and writing specialized technical documents.Can provide expert guidance on complex communication challenges, develop compelling narratives, tailor content for specific audiences, and provide expert consultation on presentation strategies and audience engagement methods.Excels in writing technical documents with precision and accuracy
• AnalysisHas expertise in complex simulation setups, analysis techniques, structural analysis, dynamic analysis, and thermal analysis.Can build complex simulations, validate models, and make informed engineering decisions.Can interpret and validate dynamic analysis results, optimize structural designs, and address thermal management challenges.Has expertise in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles, statistical tolerance analysis methods, and virtual inspection techniques
• ManufacturingHas expertise in complex additive manufacturing, mechanical assembly, composite layups, machining, molding and casting, advanced manufacturing planning techniques, and welding tasks.Can optimize designs, select materials and processes, and specify quality control checks including NDT methods.Can lead assembly teams, perform composite fabrication, set up and program machining equipment, and perform molding and casting tasks.Can provide expert consultation on manufacturing planning strategies and best practices
• TestingThe individual can perform assembly tasks, follow instructions, and integrate components for testing including the handling of energetics.The individual understands test data collection principles and methods, perform data preprocessing, statistical analysis, and visualizations, set up and operate measurement instruments, perform calibrations, and acquire test data using standard techniques.The individual can develop test plans, identify objectives, define procedures, and create schedules for simple scenarios
• Systems EngineeringPossesses advanced knowledge of mass estimation techniques, acquisition process, requirements analysis, prioritization, validation, and risk management.Can conduct detailed mass analyses for complex systems, identify critical areas for mass reduction, and propose optimization strategies.Can contribute to identifying potential risks, analyzing failure modes, and implementing reliability and safety measures. The individual is a recognized authority in the field
• Project ManagementPossesses basic financial knowledge, can lead small teams, understand operations research principles, understands complex procurement tasks, create simple proposals, and manage simple schedules.Can effectively communicate goals and expectations, develop procurement strategies, manage vendor evaluations, analyze supplier performance, and implement effective contract management practices
• BallisticsUnderstands advanced grain design methodologies, analyze burning characteristics, and optimize performance.Understands propellant chemistry, combustion principles, grain geometry, internal ballistics, and solid propellant manufacturing processes, including types, composition, combustion mechanisms, and grain performance factors
• System PerformanceDesigns simple control systems using standard techniques, understand diagrams and specifications, and implement basic algorithms.Conducts requirements elicitation, prioritize stakeholder needs, and document requirements using standard templates.Understands solid rocket motor performance principles, including thrust, specific impulse, and propellant combustion
• AvionicsUnderstands basic battery design principles, cable/wire harness design, circuit board design, rocket motor ignition systems, and software design principles, contributing to tasks under guidance.Identifies common components and connections and contributes to the generation of basic software designs while following standard specifications and guidelines

Requirements:

• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
• Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of mechanical engineering experience
• Bachelor of Science required in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree
• Positive, cooperative, self-motivated, and professional behavior
• Contribute as necessary to get the job done
• Rocket motor design and testing experience
• Master of Science required in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree
• Must be able to travel approximately 10% of the time