Overview The Mechanical Engineer II or III – will work with or lead assigned engineering teams to support the design and analysis of aircraft, ground, and/or sea military hardware, missionization kits, and other type modifications to ensure the integrity of the designed systems in the appropriate operational settings. Responsibilities • • As a team member or as mechanical lead, support the development of new design concepts utilizing information from customer requirements, existing drawings, and on-site aircraft or ground vehicle surveys. • Convert design concepts and requirements into detailed designs for assemblies, sub-assemblies, and the supporting piece parts using 3D CAD software. • Use mock-ups and / or 3D printed parts to verify fit or other functional requirements prior to committing to a final design. • Familiar with interpretation and utilization of GD&T (AMSE 14.5). • Work intimately with the structural analysis group as well as manufacturing to ensure designs meet performance requirements as well as can be efficiently manufactured. • Support aircraft or ground vehicle modification and / or mission kit development programs from initial site surveys, through design / analysis, manufacturing and integration support, to project completion. • Prepare, review, and evaluate documentation, specifications, test plans and procedures. • Experienced with the development of briefing material for design review milestones (SRR, PDR, CDR) and supporting presentations to the customer. • Possesses knowledge of industry practices, standards, and technology in the aviation / aerospace arena. • Assists in definition and trade-off studies in support of early design activities. Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes design interfaces. • Develop or support the development of engineering reports such as Weight and Balance Reports using calculated and / or actual weight data covering new installs as well as removed systems / components. • Works under general supervision, follows established procedures, and solves routine problems in the engineering discipline. • Review / approved work products developed by other engineers such as engineering drawings and technical reports. • Depending on experience, provide daily supervision and direction to supporting engineers and drafting personnel on associated programs. • Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Mechanical Engineer II Education: • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required. • Master’s Degree in Engineering preferred. Experience: • Years’ Experience • Six years required for BS level. • Four years required for MS level. • Minimum of two years experience required in modification and missionization kit development for aircraft and / or military ground vehicles • Technical Experience • Experience with 3D CAD packages required (SolidWorks desired) • Experience with design using composite materials desired • Technical team lead experience preferred Mechanical Engineer III Education: • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required. • Master’s Degree in Engineering preferred. Experience: • Years’ Experience • Nine years required for BS level. • Seven years required for MS level. • Minimum of five years experience required in modification and missionization kit development for aircraft and / or military ground vehicles • Technical Experience • Experience with 3D CAD packages required (SolidWorks desired) • Experience with design using composite materials desired • Technical team lead experience required