Mechanical Engineer; Mid

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For over 40 years, Aero Simulation, Inc. (ASI) has provided quality flight training devices to the U.S. Military. ASI has successfully built numerous training systems with a primary focus on aircrew and maintenance training systems. Our current programs include, but are not limited to, the B-1 Training Systems (Air Force), E-2D Training Systems (Navy), CH-53E Training Devices (USMC), IMOMS (Coast Guard), Navigation, Seamanship, Ship handling Trainer – NSST (Navy).

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The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the mechanical design of simulated training devices and can perform in a dynamic prototyping environment. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated, self-driven, hands‑on, and a team player with a broad technical knowledge of mechanical design. This includes structural frames (weldments), sheet metal, control loading, component design, assemblies, and drawings. The primary mechanical design and analysis tool is Solid Works.

On occasion, existing designs documented in AutoCAD or other CAD programs will be used as a baseline and updated using those programs. Works with vendors and suppliers, creates and presents designs, and mentors junior engineers for successful solutions.

• Work closely with Systems and Electrical Engineering to gather a comprehensive view for the design and development of new training systems in accordance with Government/Industry standards and Customer specifications
• Review, evaluate, research, and design to contractual specifications. Creates or modifies designs that meet the specified functional and performance requirements
• Produce mechanical designs and details that are manufacturable, ergonomic, reliable, and maintainable
• Create new parts, assemblies, and drawings in Solid Works
• Work with and mentor mechanical engineers and drafters of multiple levels to develop comprehensive and cohesive mechanical designs
• Create and present mechanical material to support customer meetings including requirement reviews, design reviews, and physical configuration audits
• Provide support to manufacturing in the form of resolving design and documentation issues during production phases, and documenting changes by creating engineering change documents
• Communicate effectively and work closely with the mechanical CAD team to generate detail, assembly, installation, modification drawings
• Assist with preparation and cost estimation of new proposals
• Oversee assembly, modifications, and installations of your design
• Review designs for future enhancements

MID – 3 TO 7 Years

• Minimum of three years of practical experience using parametric modeling and analysis software, preferably Solid Works
• Must have experience specifying proper manufacturing processes for new design fabrication including machining, welding, and sheet metal fabrication
• Must have experience with detailed mechanical mechanism design including specifying bearings, gears, pullies, press fits, tolerancing, motors, couplings, and fasteners
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing best practices including material selection, production processes, quality control, material costs and techniques for maximizing the manufacture
• Knowledge of welding, machining, sheet metal, composite, 3D printing, fastening, manufacturing / fabrication processes, and finite element analysis a plus
• Knowledge and experience with simulators or simulator industry a strong plus
• Knowledge and proficiency with AutoCAD software highly desired

• Excellent communication skills, ability to interface with both internal and external customers at all levels
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to adapt communication style and messaging to different audiences
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, ensuring stakeholder expectations are managed appropriately
• Ability to work in a project‑oriented,…