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Lead Mechanical Engineer

Norwich, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $120K/yr

3+ years exp

Unison, a GE Aerospace company, is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. As the Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will drive the design and development of aerospace products while leading technical improvements and coordinating cross-functional partners to meet objectives.

Staffing & Recruiting

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead design of temperature sensors, permanent magnet alternators (PMAs), pumps, and related aerospace products, with a focus on creative engineering design to solve complex challenges

Apply mechanical and fluid dynamics principles to create solutions that meet harsh engine-environment requirements; optimize for weight, size, manufacturability, and cost

Perform mechanical, thermal, and flow analyses and produce clear substantiation for sensors, PMAs, and pumps

Continuously build skills in mechanical, thermal, and fluid design and analysis through training and on-the-job learning

Plan and support design assurance and qualification/certification testing

Present analysis, trade studies, and design justification to internal and external review boards

Follow sound engineering principles and company standards across mechanical and electrical product scopes

Develop deep technical expertise; leverage experience to execute strategy and policy in day-to-day work, while adhering to business and regulatory standards

In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work integrates with other teams and contributes to the business

Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringAerospace DesignCFD ToolsProduct Qualification TestingDesign OptimizationMaterials KnowledgeCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in engineering)

Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience

This position requires U.S. citizenship status

Preferred

Masters degree or advanced training in the fields of mechanical, aerospace or related fields

Experience designing components for aerospace or similar industries e.g. temperature sensors, PMAs, or pumps, demonstrating creative engineering design to solve complex constraints

Proficiency with mechanical/thermal/CFD tools: ANSYS (Mechanical/Fluent/Icepak), NX or Creo, MATLAB/Simulink; familiarity with CAD/PDM and scripting (Python/MATLAB) for automation

Proven creativity in concept development, trade studies, rapid iteration, and design optimization (weight, size, manufacturability, cost)

Hands-on experience with product qualification/certification testing; interpreting results and closing design actions

Knowledge of DFM/DFA, GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and cost-reduction in regulated industries; collaboration with suppliers for manufacturability

Working knowledge of materials and processes for engine environments (high-temp alloys, coatings, seals) and fluid/thermal behavior in rotating equipment

Strong communication: clear design substantiation, review board presentations, and cross-functional integration with systems, manufacturing, and test