Mechanisms and Landing gear Engineer III-IV ( TX

Johnson Service Group is seeking Mechanisms and Landing gear Engineer III-IV to work in Arlington, TX.

Mechanisms and Landing gear Engineer:
Design and analysis of mechanisms and landing gear for air vehicles, kinematics, loads development using FAR Part 25 and FAR part 23, simulation using equations of motion, matlab and Simulink. Lead drop tests.

The Mechanisms and Landing Gear Engineer III/IV designs and predicts the performance of landing gear systems and other mechanisms for unmanned aerial vehicles. Develops loads and performs structural sizing for landing and ground operations using hand calculation methods, structural dynamics, and explicit simulations. Mechanisms and Landing Gear Engineer III Monitors and reports on customer satisfaction in relation to projects. Mentors Level I-II Mechanical/Structures Engineers.

Mechanisms and Landing Gear Engineer IV Plans projects and executes to the plan with attention to detail. Manages the engineering team’s effort and time within the budget and schedule provided for the task. Reports project status periodically (actual budget/schedule vs. proposed budget/schedule). Mentors Level I-III Mechanical/Structures Engineers.

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
• Ability to travel as necessary to perform job duties.
• Ability to effectively communicate professionally in writing or verbally with all levels of personnel.
• Demonstrated passion for customer satisfaction.

Mechanisms and Landing Gear Engineer III Requires BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred). 6 + years related experience in related engineering discipline. Minimum of 2 years of experience with landing gear or mechanisms design and analysis including kinematics, loads development, and structural sizing. In-depth experience in landing simulations and landing gear detail design. Experience in hydraulics and brake design and control.

Mechanisms and Landing Gear Engineer IV Requires BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred). 11 + years related experience in related engineering discipline. 3 years of experience with landing gear or mechanisms design and analysis including kinematics, loads development, and structural sizing. In-depth experience in landing simulations and landing gear detail design. Experience in hydraulics and brake design and control.

Mechanisms and Landing Gear Engineer III 3+ years lead engineer experience in the aerospace industry. 2 years of experience with Hypermesh/Femap/PATRAN and NASTRAN. Experience with ANSYS or Abaqus may be substituted for 1 of the 2 years. Experience with CATIA. Experience with Matlab for dynamic simulation of landing gear and also shock/vibration test data analysis. Working knowledge of JSSG, Mil-Spec and FAA airworthiness.

Mechanisms and Landing Gear Engineer IV 6+ years lead engineer experience in the aerospace industry. 2-3 years minimum experience with Hypermesh/Femap/PATRAN and NASTRAN. Experience with ANSYS or Abaqus may be substituted for 1 of the 2 years. Experience with CATIA. Experience with Matlab for dynamic simulation of landing gear and also shock/vibration test data analysis. Working knowledge of JSSG, Mil-Spec and FAA airworthiness.

• JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.