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Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquartered on Florida's exciting Space Coast. With locations throughout the US, we take pride in delivering small business agility with large corporation capabilities. Our list of clients count on us to prepare NASA's Missions to the Moon and Mars and to defend our nation supporting the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense.

Join the adventure of a lifetime by becoming a teammate with Aerodyne Industries and work on projects that will define our future.

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer - Rotating Equipment to join the team with JETS.

The Mechanical Engineer - Rotating Equipment will:

• Lead all reliability and lifecycle activities for critical rotating assets, high-vacuum systems, and complex pumping architectures.
• Develop detailed engineering calculations, technical specifications, and procurement packages for pumps, compressors, mechanical seals, bearings, and vacuum components.
• Act as the primary technical lead for real-time troubleshooting of mechanical failures, vibration issues, and performance degradation in rotating systems.
• Conduct formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on equipment failures reports and implement data-driven corrective and preventive action plans.
• Review, update, and interpret P&IDs, isometric drawings, and mechanical schematics to maintain strict configuration control.
• Oversee the design, installation, commissioning, and long-term maintenance of mechanical systems to ensure peak operational readiness.
• Partner with Systems Engineering, Human Factors, and maintenance teams during collaborative drafting sessions for facility upgrades and HITL test plans.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and training to maintenance and operations personnel to improve system-specific knowledge and reduce manual errors.
• Participate in hazard reviews, design assessments, and reliability audits to ensure all equipment meets applicable codes (ASME, ANSI) and safety standards.
• Coordinate directly with vendors and contractors to resolve technical discrepancies and ensure high-quality delivery of specialized mechanical components.
• Maintain configuration management control and documentation throughout project and lifecycle phases
• Support procurement of mechanical components, including pumps, compressors, seals, bearings, and vacuum equipment.
• Perform other duties as required

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position.

Qualifications - External

Requisition

Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Requirements:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in mechanical design, reliability engineering, or rotating equipment maintenance.
• Demonstrated background in the selection, operation, and maintenance of high-performance rotating assets, including centrifugal/positive displacement pumps, compressors, blowers, and turbines.
• Hands-on experience with industrial vacuum systems (roughing and high-vacuum) and complex pumping architectures.
• High proficiency in developing, reviewing, and interpreting…