Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview:

Signalink a dynamic, small defense contractor committed to excellence in providing advanced defense solutions. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team.

• Lead mechanical engineering activities throughout the lifecycle of aircraft modification, system integration, and aerospace engineering projects supporting U.S. Army aviation programs.
• Serve as a senior technical contributor and subject matter expert in mechanical design, aircraft integration, engineering analysis, and technical problem resolution.
• Lead the development, analysis, and documentation of mechanical designs for aircraft systems, components, structures, equipment, and installations.
• Develop and review engineering reports, calculations, analyses, drawings, specifications, technical data packages, and other engineering deliverables in accordance with program and customer requirements.
• Lead mechanical design and integration efforts for aircraft modifications, including equipment installation, structural interfaces, mounting provisions, mechanical interfaces, and associated aircraft systems.
• Perform and review engineering analyses related to structural integrity, mechanical interfaces, equipment installation, weight and balance, environmental considerations, vibration, loads, and system performance.
• Lead the development and review of engineering substantiation supporting aircraft modification, airworthiness, safety, qualification, verification, and validation activities.
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings, specifications, technical data, parts lists, military standards, and applicable industry standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary technical efforts involving mechanical, electrical, systems, manufacturing, configuration management, quality, and other engineering disciplines.
• Work directly with government customers, vendors, suppliers, and engineering partners to define requirements, resolve technical issues, and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Lead design reviews, engineering change activities, technical investigations, and resolution of complex design and integration issues.
• Review and technically assess engineering analyses, drawings, models, calculations, and technical products developed by other engineers.
• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and guidance to mid-level and less experienced engineers.
• Support proposal development, engineering estimates, technical planning, trade studies, and other business development activities as needed.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of mechanical engineering processes, tools, standards, and best practices.

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited college or university; master’s degree preferred.
• 8–15 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering, aerospace, military aviation, aircraft modification, or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading mechanical engineering activities for complex aerospace, defense, or military systems.
• Extensive experience with mechanical design, 3D CAD modeling, engineering analysis, and aircraft system integration.
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze complex mechanical engineering problems and develop technically sound recommendations.
• Experience developing and reviewing engineering documentation supporting aircraft modification, airworthiness, safety, qualification, verification, and validation activities.
• Strong technical writing, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Up to 10% travel.

• Advanced experience with Solid Works or comparable 3D CAD and engineering design software.
• Experience supporting U.S. Army aviation programs, particularly rotary-wing aircraft.
• Experience with UH-60 or other…