Mechanical Engineer - Structures
Elroy Air
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- Designing and developing structural details, assemblies, and installations of various aircraft subsystems, including the airframe, flight control surfaces, rotors and propellers, and landing gear from requirements development through integration
- Supporting the development and maintenance of the structural engineering ecosystem including design guidelines, analysis methods and tools, test procedures, and allowables
- Providing subject matter expertise, technical review, design guidance, and mentoring
- Understanding program objectives and requirements to conduct trade studies and define architectures, requirements, and interfaces between subsystems
- Developing subsystem and component requirements compatible with safety, performance, and business objectives
- Managing functional and physical interfaces between the airframe and other vehicle subsystems
- Performing analysis and test to verify subsystems and components meet performance and safety requirements
- Communicating information about vehicle subsystem design, requirements, and performance with all stakeholders
- Selecting and managing suppliers/partners to ensure components are within budget, schedule, and specification
- Interfacing with customers, suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure program alignment
- Preparing and presenting at gated design reviews to demonstrate the adequacy of the design
Our ideal candidate:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of experience as a professional Mechanical Engineer, directly related to vehicle structural design in the automotive, aeronautical, and/or space industries
- Proficiency with SolidWorks, Solidworks PDM, and data release processes
- Demonstrated success in developing, communicating, and specifying high-performance structural details, assemblies, and installations incorporating a variety of materials and processes including metallic and composite part fabrication and finishing, and assembly fastening, bonding, and welding
- Proficiency with MBD and GD&T
- Strong abilities in applying first principles, hand, and computer-aided analysis techniques to quickly guide and prove designs
- Is kind, respectful, and direct using strong verbal and written communication skills. Open to giving and receiving feedback.
- Thrives in a dynamic hands-on environment
Bonus points for:
- MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline
- Experience with lift + cruise configuration aircraft
- FEA experience (Femap/NASTRAN, Abaqus, ANSYS, or similar)
- Experience with FEMAP, NX Nastran, Matlab, Mathcad, Labview, and/or Python
- Experience designing, manufacturing, testing, certifying, and operating airworthy primary and secondary airframe structures, flight control surfaces, rotors and propellers, or landing gear
- Working knowledge of Part 21 FAA aircraft type certification processes and Part 23, Part 27, and Part 35 airworthiness standards. Experience with requirements, means of compliance, and methods of compliance.
What's in it for you:
- Competitive pay + generous equity package
- Comprehensive options for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Company-sponsored long and short term disability coverage
- Retirement planning: 401(k) with company contribution + Roth IRA
- 3 months of fully paid parental leave
- Highly flexible time off policy- that we actually want you to use!
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 support
- A kind, diverse, and highly skilled team
- Flexible work arrangements (we understand you have a personal life)
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