Associate Technical Fellow

TRIUMPH designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, TRIUMPH is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

TRIUMPH participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components to complex systems to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact all while working with state‑of‑the‑art equipment on cutting‑edge projects. If you’re ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you’ll explore a future with TRIUMPH.

Based in West Hartford, CT, Triumph Systems, Electronics and Controls is a leading independent aerospace system supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets and employs approximately 500 employees. The company’s key products and services include electronic engine controls, fuel metering units, main fuel pumps and environmental control systems for both the OE and aftermarket/spares end markets.

Salary Range: $ -  / year

The candidate is expected to perform mechanical design and development associated with packaging electronic circuits including assembly design, analysis, test, and manufacturing support for both new and existing electronics design projects. Understand and mitigate possible failure mechanisms related to materials, interconnects, and environmental loads to develop a reliable design. Communicate with a team of multi‑disciplined engineers (Systems, Electrical, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Configuration Management) for design and release approval.

Investigate and edit product structures, generate CAD models, 2D/3D drawings and be responsible for the final technical data package. Create, edit, review, and drive Engineering Changes to closure.

• Use 3D CAD Design Software (NX) to perform mechanical design of electronic systems with optimization of packaging density, material compatibility, thermal performance, structural performance, reliability and cost.
• Understand and mitigate possible failure mechanisms related to the materials, interconnects, and environmental loads to develop a reliable design.
• Perform analysis including vibration, temperature, mechanical tolerance and life.
• Develop a close working relationship with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure the production design is producible.
• Generate models and drawings.
• Review policies, procedures and procedures for gaps, identify and implement improvements.
• Mentor less experienced staff to support knowledge growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 13+ years of experience in electronics packaging design of avionics equipment.
• 8+ years of 3D CAD modeling experience, preferably with Siemens NX.
• Sound understanding of ASME Y14.5 and GD&T.
• Knowledge of hardware qualification standards DO-160 and MIL‑STD‑810.
• Experience designing for manufacturability of low to medium volume products.
• Knowledge of FEA (Ansys / IcePAK / Flowtherm).
• Knowledge of electronic interconnect and component failure mechanisms and mitigation techniques.
• Knowledge of mechanical failure analysis of electronic systems.
• PDM knowledge (Teamcenter / Omnify‑ARENA / Windchill) preferred.

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook).
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Strong work ethic with a track record of completing tasks on schedule.

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage…