Mechanical Engineer Ii

JOB TITLE: MECHANICAL ENGINEER II

DEPARTMENT: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

REPORTS TO: SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT

This position may be filled as level II or level III.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under indirect supervision, use mechanical design work for research, prototype development and integration into various payloads for aircraft or land-based applications. Additionally, the Mechanical Engineer will perform preliminary and detailed level stress analysis of flight structures and mechanism.

MAJOR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Confer with engineers, customers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.
• Design, implement, maintain, and improve structural installations, equipment, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and military purposes.
• Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing, assembly, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, and customer requirements.
• Plan method and sequence of installation/assembly for aircraft structural components.
• Maintain an intermediate working level knowledge of the practices associated with NAVAIR and FAA guidelines for aircraft structural installations.
• Prepare project cost and work-time estimates.
• Design structural supports, protective coverings, mounting frames and environmental support equipment for various research projects.
• Assist in the development of ground support equipment for aircraft special project support.
• Responsible for structural analysis on new or existing designs to ensure safety margin compliance.
• Provide assistance in the drafting department if needed.
• Use hand-drafting tools when necessary.
• Go in the field to take measurements and assist in installation and removal of projects when necessary.
• Monitor and inspect manufacture/fabrication of projects to ensure compliance with design.
• Perform Lead Project Engineer duties on a project.
• Perform other duties as necessary and/or required.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR A LEVEL II:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or B.S. in Math, Science, or other Engineering Field, 2+ years' relevant work experience or a master's degree in a STEM discipline.
• Must have experience with CAD programs.
• Must have intermediate knowledge in the design and analysis of aircraft structures.
• Able to work through problem sets with little supervision.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR A LEVEL III:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or B.S. in Math, Science or other Engineering Field, 4+ years' relevant work experience, or a master's degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must have experience with CAD programs.
• Must have intermediate knowledge in the design and analysis of aircraft structures.
• Able to work through problem sets with little supervision.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to traverse manufacturing facility.