Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Summary
The Principal Mechanical Engineer applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanically functioning equipment. In this role, The Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer leads in the mechanical design, testing, and production of electrical machines as well as the design of electronics packaging for high altitude aerospace applications. One leads the mechanical packaging development effort for electronic equipment that withstand stringent environmental requirements (i.e., mass, volume, thermal, vibration). Manages mid-size development projects outsourced to sub-contractors (development of a system, equipment or components).
Position Responsibilities
Leads or supports the thermal, structural, dynamic, and fluid flow analysis efforts for electronics equipment
Leads the testing and data collection in the laboratory and the field
Models the mechanical devices and selects the proper material
Performs stress and fatigue analysis; Performs thermal analysis and selects bonding material
Develops mechanical drawings and specifies the dimensional tolerances
Develops and implements assembly instructions and test procedures
Develops and implements test plans and test procedures to verify designs
Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles. Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. May supervise the activities of others.
Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum 12 – 15 years of relevant technical experience in Mechanical Engineering, of which a minimum of 7 years in developing for production rotating electrical machines, electronics equipment packaging solution, and/or mechanical devices solutions for industrial and aerospace applications
Experience developing requirements specification for mechanical subsystems and according to MIL-STD 961D standard or equivalent
Has sufficient proficiency with the following CAD /CAE tools to perform one's position responsibilities:
SolidWorks for mechanical modeling.
ANSYS for structural and fatigue analysis
ANSYS Icepack for thermal analysis.
Extensive experience with Solid Works
Extensive experience with designing electrical rotating machines for high-performance applications
Extensive experience with thermal management tradeoffs and solutions as well as materials properties
Experienced with bonding techniques for extreme environmental conditions using different adhesives
Experienced with manufacturing methodologies of electrical machines and with creating and maintaining product document tree
Experience with creating and maintaining products bill of materials (BOM)
Experience with test and measurement techniques, such as torque transducer calibration and instrumentation.
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
MS in Mechanical Engineering is preferred
Recognition by a reputable international engineering society such as ASME at the senior membership level or higher is preferred
Demonstrated familiarity with MIL-STD-810 or DO-160 and familiarity with MIL-STD 961D standards (or equivalent) for developing subsystem technical specifications
Demonstrated full understanding & knowledge of engineering principles in the technical discipline. Demonstrates ability to work independently
Effectively articulates concepts and ideas to both technical and non-technical staff
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work…