Mechanical Design Engineer (Aerospace)

Mechanical Design Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Phoenix, Arizona (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $90,000–$110,000 annually

Overvie

wWe are hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, development, analysis, and testing of aerospace safety and restraint systems used on commercial aircraft worldwide

.This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex mechanical design challenges, working hands-on with hardware, and supporting products from concept through production. You'll work closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer teams to develop and improve aerospace products while supporting testing, analysis, and product enhancements

.We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, enjoys figuring out how things work, and takes initiative to identify and solve problems before they become issues

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Key Responsibiliti

• esDesign new aerospace products and modify existing mechanical assemblies based on engineering, customer, and program requiremen
• tsCreate and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and technical documentation using SolidWor
• ksPerform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) within SolidWorks to validate designs and support engineering decisio
• nsDevelop and maintain drawing packages, bills of materials (BOMs), assembly documentation, engineering change orders, and technical repor
• tsSupport prototype fabrication, assembly, testing, and production implementation activiti
• esTroubleshoot design, manufacturing, assembly, quality, and performance-related issu
• esCollaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams throughout the product lifecyc
• leInterpret and apply customer requirements, aerospace standards, and technical specificatio
• nsSupport proposal efforts by generating preliminary design concepts, technical descriptions, cost estimates, and project schedul
• esParticipate in design reviews focused on functionality, reliability, manufacturability, safety, and performan
• ceServe as a technical resource for internal teams and customer-facing engineering discussio

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Required Qualificati

• onsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipl
• ineMinimum of 3 years of mechanical design engineering experie
• nceProficiency with SolidWorks
• CADExperience performing FEA analysis using SolidWorks Simulat
• ionStrong understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering fundament
• alsExperience with engineering drawings, GD&T, and design documentat
• ionFamiliarity with machined components, sheet metal, and injection molded pa
• rtsStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting ski
• llsExcellent verbal and written communication abilit

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Preferred Qualificat

• ionsAerospace, aviation, or other highly regulated industry experi
• enceKnowledge of FAA requirements and aerospace product development proce
• ssesExperience supporting prototype builds, testing, and validation activi
• tiesStructural analysis experi
• enceProject management experi
• enceExperience interfacing directly with customers and cross-functional t
• eamsFamiliarity with aerospace hardware integration and packa

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What We're Lookin

g ForSuccess in this role requires more than technical capability. We're looking for engineers who are naturally curious and proactive—individuals who ask questions, dig into root causes, and genuinely want to understand how products

work.The strongest candidates will demonst

• rate:A passion for solving engineering pro
• blemsIntellectual curiosity and a desire to continuously
• learnStrong ownership and accountab
• ilityA collaborative, team-first mi
• ndsetThe ability to support projects from concept through exec

ution
Additional Requir

• ementsMust be authorized to work in the United
• StatesAbility to work onsite in Phoenix, A
• rizonaOccasional domestic and international travel may be re
• quiredAbility to support hands-on engineering activities within manufacturing and testing enviro

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Why J

• oin Us?Work on aerospace safety products used on commercial aircraft wo
• rldwideDesign and develop real-world hardware that supports the aviation i
• ndustryHands-on engineering role with exposure to design, testing, manufacturing, and product deve
• lopmentCollaborative team environment that values curiosity, problem solving, and technical ow
• nershipLong-term opportunity with an established aerospace manuf