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AEVEX · 1 day ago

Sr. Aeromechanical Engineer

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

AEVEX is a company headquartered in Solana Beach, California, that supports the U.S. national security mission through innovative technology solutions. They are seeking a Sr. Aeromechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of unmanned aerial systems products, guiding a small team from concept to production.

AerospaceAir TransportationInformation ServicesSoftware

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Senior role within the engineering team that helps lead in the design and development of UAS products and subsystems

Opportunity to build and tests prototype systems to validate designs

Have decision-making abilities for design challenges and coordination with multidisciplinary engineering groups

Performance of all vehicle designs from initial concept to complete production-ready design

Conduct presentations (Formal and Informal) on designs

Uses scientific and engineering principles to assess deficiencies in any given design and the impact of potential changes

Makes complex decisions to meet stated and derived requirements

Complete assigned tasks within the project schedule and budget

Provide guidance and mentorship to others in both their discipline and company values

Conduct FEA and CFD simulation analysis on aircraft and powerplants Design airframes and other aeromechanical parts

Act as an interface to customers as ideas are communicated

Travel as required

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

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringDesign/Analysis ToolsSolidWorksUAS Product DesignMaterial PropertiesEngineering Configuration ManagementLeadership ExperienceCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Demonstrated competence in Mechanical Engineering processes and design/analysis tools, solving Mechanics & Kinematics problems, solving Thermodynamics problems

Experienced in successfully designing mil-y electronics products

Demonstrated understanding of metallic, plastic, and composite material properties

Demonstrated ability to solve basic structural dynamics problems

Proficiency in SolidWorks, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required

Demonstrated understanding of industry design and documentation standards (GD&T, ASME, Change Control, etc.)

Experienced with designing: machined parts, composite parts, injection molded parts, sheet metal parts, wire assemblies, and mechanical assemblies for low, medium, and high-volume manufacturing processes

Experienced with: mechanical, lab, field, flight, and environmental testing

Demonstrated understanding of engineering configuration management processes

Demonstrated ability to work with high-level program requirements, organize, schedule, and delegate tasks to an engineering team

Demonstrated leadership experience

Periods of development may require long irregular hours around deadlines, weekends, and some holidays and in-field test environments

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Minimum of 8+ years of experience in a progressive technical capacity within an engineering organization

Current Secret DoD clearance preferred, with the ability to upgrade to a Top Secret/SCI, U.S. Citizenship required