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Aurora Flight Sciences · 1 day ago

Staff/Senior Mechanical Engineer

Manassas, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$103K/yr - $215K/yr

10+ years exp

Aurora Flight Sciences is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. They are searching for a talented and self-motivated Staff/Senior Mechanical Engineer to help create the future of flight, taking on responsibilities such as leading system design, team management, and customer interface throughout the design lifecycle.

AerospaceAir TransportationAppsHardware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead system architecture design of novel aircraft, small UAS and supporting systems

Lead multi-disciplined teams conducting requirements and CONOPS development, rapid prototyping, software development, manufacturing, and integration of unmanned systems

Lead planning, development, and test of systems to ensure software and hardware performance and compatibility

Lead developmental and qualification testing, troubleshooting, and data analysis

Interface with company leadership, program management and functional management during program execution

Interface with and be the primary point of contact for customers throughout the design lifecycle to report on program progress

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringMechanical DesignCAD ToolsTestData AnalysisElectrical SystemsEmbedded SystemsUAV Autopilot SoftwareTroubleshootingR/C Aircraft DesignFAA Part 107 CertificateLeadership

Required

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or other relevant 4-year engineering degree from an accredited university

Minimum ten years of experience in aircraft and/or small UAS development

Proficiency in mechanical design for aerospace applications

Proficiency with CAD tools including SolidWorks, CATIA V5 and/or 3DX

Able to travel for up to 2 weeks at a time approximately 4 times per year

Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a security clearance

Preferred

Proficiency with test and data analysis tools such as LabView, MATLAB, Excel, and Python

Knowledgeable in all aspects of the aircraft and small UAS development life cycle from initial design concepts to manufacturing, integration, and test

Working knowledge of electrical systems and software development and test methods

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex problems on the fly while leading flight test operations

Self-motivator with demonstrated leadership performance in a multi-disciplined, small team environment

Experience with metal and/or composites fabrication, assembly, and integration

Proficiency operating manual and CNC mills and lathes, laser cutters, waterjets, and 3D printers

Familiar with UAV autopilot software such as PX4 (preferred), or Ardupilot

Proficient in electromechanical system design and analysis

Proficient in embedded systems programming, verification, and test

Radio Controlled (R/C) pilot with experience in custom R/C aircraft design, build, assembly, and flight operations

Holds current FAA Part 107 Certificate

Submitting a design or project portfolio is highly encouraged