Mechanical Engineer

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In its commitment to long‑term expansion and enhanced service to customers and community, Samson’s standards of employee skill, competence and teamwork remain among the highest in the field.

• Design, analyze and fabricate aircraft and automotive systems—including powertrain (hybrid and high‑voltage systems), suspension, aircraft controls, brakes, structures and lighting.
• Conduct fast‑paced design and iteration, using first‑principles hand calculations, Solid Works, FEA, CFD and final manufacturing drawings.
• Implement and test components (suspension drop tests, heat‑exchanger testing, aerodynamic testing, powertrain testing, etc.), documenting all test procedures.
• Work closely in a small team with open communication, providing frequent informal progress updates.
• Assess prototype parts for quality and accuracy against design drawings.
• Assemble and build prototype vehicles, including lifting reasonable weight and handling automotive gases, oils or cleaning solvents.
• Participate in test runs and flights of prototype vehicles, preparing the vehicle and performing required operations during and after testing.

• Excellent written and computer skills, observational and reading abilities, and effective communication skills.
• Experience in fabrication, machining, welding and the use of power tools.
• Ability to work on vehicles from different positions and lift reasonable weight.

In addition to technical knowledge, employees must possess personal aptitude for problem solving, high intelligence, perseverance, orderliness, responsibility, drive toward goals, calmness and endurance under stress, consistency, predictability, individual initiative, teamwork, and respectful communication.

Well‑thought‑out and engineered solutions for prototypes and flying/driving vehicles that meet or exceed industry standards.

Well documented and safe assembly work and testing work completed.

Number of cycles completed each day.

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing