Engineer II

Barber-Nichols (BN) is a premier provider of custom turbo machinery solutions serving the Defense, Aerospace, Cryogenics, and Energy industries. Our team consists of industry leaders who collaborate closely with equally accomplished customers to deliver technologies that advance their markets and establish enduring partnerships. At BN, we foster a results-driven environment that values professional growth, rewards achievement, and supports innovation. From designing the blower for NASA’s Dragonfly mission to Saturn’s moon Titan to engineering critical components for the U.S. Navy’s MK-48 program, BN’s portfolio spans some of the most exciting and impactful projects in the world.

For those seeking to contribute to impactful projects alongside a highly skilled team, BN offers an exceptional place to build your career.

The Engineer II executes specified portions, or minor phases, of design and analysis activities in support of turbo machinery product development. This role takes ownership of components or subsystems and may lead smaller, well-defined projects. The Engineer II works with growing independence, making engineering decisions within their scope while collaborating across functions to deliver quality designs on schedule.

• Executes engineering analysis of increasingly challenging assignments as part of the engineering and design process.
• Applies standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data as appropriate, and recognizes discrepancies in results to complete assigned tasks, with oversight from more senior engineers
• Performs necessary analyses such as aerodynamic analysis, heat transfer, structural analysis, etc. under supervision of more experienced engineers.
• Perform engineering calculations, FEA, and CFD analysis.

• Lead 3D modeling for projects for derivative or clean sheet turbo machinery, responsible for models, assemblies, and drawings for the complete system.
• Apply GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and lead drawing reviews to ensure functionality and compliance with standards and engineering requirements.
• Create manufacturing drawing packages, working cross-functionally to incorporate design for manufacturability, and lead the drawing review and release process.
• Work with project team and manufacturing group and others during manufacturing phase of the project to disposition non-compliant parts.

• Take responsibility for component- or subsystem-level work packages.
• Lead well-defined projects or portions of larger projects with oversight, coordinating tasks, schedules, budgets, and deliverables with guidance, including customer meetings and communication.
• Prepare and present design documentation, analysis reports, and review materials.
• Additional responsibilities may include component test support and data analysis, design tool verification and documentation, design guideline creation, management and customer presentations, design review support, and more.

• Provide effective communication and teamwork to successfully function as part of the project team.
• Work closely with analysts, designers, and cross-functional teams to ensure designs integrate correctly.
• Support troubleshooting during manufacturing, testing, and prototype builds.
• Recommend and document improvements in processes, standards, and tools.

Requirements

To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience and abilities listed:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience in product design and development.
• Proficiency in…