Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Company Overview: Magee Technologies (MTech) is a premier provider of comprehensive aerostructure solutions and complex systems integrations for defense and commercial customers. We are a dedicated partner working side-by-side with our clients to solve their most unique challenges with optimal, tailored engineering. By integrating our specialized expertise in structural design, complex airworthiness, and rapid prototyping with a customer-centric approach, MTech serves as a one-stop solution from initial concept through production and flight.

This deep commitment to partnership, backed by an AS9100-certified quality system, ensures that every technical hurdle is met with a high-performance solution specifically calibrated to achieve our clients' mission-critical goals.

MTech Offers:

• A competitive compensation package
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid Time Off including Holidays, PTO, Military Pay, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Immediate 401 (k) eligibility
• Full Healthcare Eligibility including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Company Provided Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident and Voluntary Life Insurance Eligibility
• Fantastic company culture and atmosphere

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the design development, integration, sustainment, and modernization of critical mechanical systems for military aircraft. You will serve as a technical authority for complex aircraft modifications, prototype development, airworthiness substantiation, and production support initiatives. Your expertise will ensure the effective integration of innovative solutions and maintenance practices that meet rigorous defense standards, directly influencing mission readiness and operational safety.

This position requires independent technical judgment, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and the ability to solve complex engineering challenges with minimal supervision. Your role is pivotal in driving advancements in aerospace technology and mechanical engineering within the defense sector.

• Support APSD Project Leads with estimation, scheduling and requirements documentation in support of major naval aviation system upgrade and prototyping efforts.
• Investigate, design, develop, and test mechanical and structural systems, components, and tools for military aircraft, adhering to aerospace standards.
• Lead the mechanical design and documentation of complex mechanical systems, structural modifications, mounting provisions, fairings, support equipment, and mission systems installations.
• Support engineering and production process development/revision
• Analyze requirements and develop comprehensive plans and technical data packages for mechanical assemblies and systems.
• Oversee the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of aircraft components and support equipment.
• Develop and implement maintenance and testing procedures for mechanical systems.
• Solve mechanical and thermal issues to ensure optimal operation and cooling of devices.
• Support and promote expansion of Additive Manufacturing Capabilities.
• Prototype development and testing to confirm system fit and functionality.
• Review and provide feedback on engineering analyses, technical documentation, and sustainment initiatives.
• Develop advanced 3D models using PTC Creo Parametric, utilizing skeleton models, surface modeling, shrink wraps, and top-down design methodologies to support complex aircraft modifications and interfaces.
• Generate and review engineering drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.100, Y14.24, Y14.35, and related drafting standards.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5 to establish functional datum schemes, support manufacturing requirements, and ensure inspection compliance.
• Independently develop and review complete Technical Data Packages (TDPs), engineering analyses, and installation documentation.
• Ability to perform classical hand calculations to substantiate structural modifications (e.g., bracket designs, fastener shear/bearing, margin of safety).
• Experience developing engineering analyses, reports, and drawings to support flight clearances and airworthiness releases utilizing references Mil-HDBK-516, NAVAIRINST 13034.1, NAWCADINST 13050.1.
• Utilize PTC Windchill to manage CAD data, product structure (WTParts), and configuration baselines throughout the product lifecycle.
• Experience with manufacturing tools and methods in both sheet metal and machine shops (including CNC equipment, mills, lathes, press brakes, and water jets) to ensure designs are optimized for organic fabrication, assembly, and hangar installation.
• Support the recommendation, research, development and implementation of investment solicitations.
• Develop and conduct training to enhance engineering and production capabilities.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams;…