Mechanical Engineer 3

Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States; Northern, VA, United States; Tampa, Florida, United States

Department: Special Projects

Work Arrangement

This is an onsite position in Tampa, FL, Huntsville , or Northern, VA.

Job Overview

A Mechanical Engineer 3 is responsible for designing, analyzing, and improving mechanical systems and components.

Essential Functions

• Plan and perform engineering research, design, and development in conformance with design, engineering, and customer specifications
• Identify and document requirement through customer interface
• Create and review Mechanical CAD drawings and component layout designs
• Create, review, and maintain assembly drawings for enclosures, circuit boards, internal and external cable assemblies, etc.
• Own mass properties (weight, CG, inertia) and manage configuration trade-offs to meet performance targets
• Design and support tooling, fixtures, and jigs for prototype builds, test, and low-rate production
• Apply DFx principles (DFM, DFA, DFS, DFR) to improve manufacturability, assembly, reliability, serviceability, and cost
• Conduct rapid prototyping (3D printing, composites, machined parts) and hands-on integration
• Conduct tolerance analysis, basic structural trade studies, and environmental considerations
• Support build, integration, and flight test activities; rapidly troubleshoot mechanical issues
• Utilize industry and/or military specifications for Shock, Vibration, Temperature and Humidity requirements to develop and validate products
• Create and maintain engineering documentation (drawings, user instructions, bill of materials, etc.)
• Review mechanical designs and drawings of other Engineers
• Support manufacturing with aiding in work instruction generation, technical guidance on process settings and aid in development/implementation of new manufacturing test/build equipment as need
• Support production/fabrication by working closely with technicians on product build

Participate in design reviews and cross-functional integration efforts

Other duties as assigned

Standard Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications

• Proficient with 2D or 3D engineering design and manufacturing tools (e.g., AutoCAD, ProE or other)
• Adequate knowledge of engineering analysis tools (ANSYS, ProMechanica or similar)
• Proficient with GD&T and engineering drawing standards
• Strong knowledge of Solidworks
• Detail oriented and capable with working in a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related discipline.

Experience

• 6-9 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with computer-aided engineering (CAE) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

• Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers

For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.