Mechanical Engineer II

The Mechanical Engineer II is part of a design team focused on the development of the next generation UAV systems and their subsystems.  This will include all levels and facets of design from conceptual clear through the detailed design and will include building and testing of these systems. Examples of development tasks include:

Position Responsibilities

• Designs structural components, electro-mechanical design, payload mechanical design, ground equipment mechanical design, launching systems, flight control actuators integration, thermal analysis, prototype hardware development, tooling & fixtures design

• Design work shall be accomplished using CAD tools (SolidWorks), simulation tools (SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS), and rapid prototyping techniques (3D printing, etc.).

• Other duties include: developing manufacturing drawings and bills of materials for components and assemblies using industry drafting standards, supporting design reviews, assisting project managers with the planning and scheduling of engineering work, and supporting manufacturing & suppliers with the production of components & assemblies

• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• Minimum 2- 5 years of experience designing complex mechanical systems with demonstrated transition to hardware

• Experience in designing the following types of parts: machined parts, simple composite parts, plastic injection molded parts, sheet metal parts, wire assemblies, mechanical assemblies

• Hands-on building/prototyping experience as it pertains to lightweight miniature robotic systems or similar

• Experience designing electro-mechanical systems with thermodynamic constraints

• Demonstrated competence in mechanical engineering process and design/analysis tools

• Proven experience in creating engineering drawings in compliance with ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices, Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and other applicable ASME Y14 series standards

• Proficient at Solidworks as well as office software such as MS Office

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Experience with Solidworks EPDM is preferred

• Experience in designing tooling or test equipment is preferred

• Demonstrates competency in solving basic structural dynamics problems

• Demonstrates understanding of engineering configuration management processes and material properties

• Demonstrates understanding of environmental testing, including shock and vibration

• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

• Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office and production environment (Constant)

• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)