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Mechanical Design Engineer

The Panther Group

Fort Worth, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110
SKILLS
3D Design, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Background Investigation, CATIA CAD, Design Services, Documentation, Documentation Models, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Drawing, Illustrating Ability, Instrumentation, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Military, Project Lifecycle, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Release Management/Engineering, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Support Documentation, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Equipment, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, United States Citizen
LOCATION
Fort Worth, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

The Panther Group is seeking experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to support a premier aerospace and defense client in Fort Worth, TX. In this role, you will join the Flight Test Instrumentation team supporting the F-35 program, contributing to the design, installation, and integration of flight test equipment and data acquisition systems on advanced military aircraft.

This is an exciting opportunity for engineers with strong CATIA V5 experience and aerospace design expertise who want to work on one of the world's most advanced fighter aircraft programs.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design mechanical installations and mounting solutions for flight test instrumentation systems.
  • Develop harness routing and equipment integration designs for aircraft modifications.
  • Create and release engineering drawings, models, and supporting documentation.
  • Prepare work instructions and support airworthiness documentation.
  • Monitor fabrication and installation activities to ensure compliance with engineering requirements.
  • Support aircraft modification efforts and resolve design-related issues.
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and flight test teams throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure designs meet program, regulatory, and customer requirements.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or another STEM-related discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years of recent CATIA V5 experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of 2D and 3D mechanical design experience within an aerospace environment.
  • Experience creating engineering drawings, models, and technical documentation.
  • Strong understanding of aircraft systems, installation design, and manufacturing processes.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting flight test or ground test instrumentation programs.
  • Previous experience supporting the F-35 program.
  • Familiarity with F-35 tools, processes, and engineering documentation requirements.
  • Experience working with aircraft modifications and instrumentation installations.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical system integration.
Work Schedule
  • 4/10 Schedule
  • Four 10-hour days per week
  • Full-time onsite in Fort Worth, TX
Why Apply?
  • Opportunity to support the world-renowned F-35 program.
  • Work alongside industry-leading aerospace engineers and technical teams.
  • Competitive hourly compensation.
  • Long-term contract opportunity.
  • Hands-on involvement with advanced aircraft development and flight test operations.
Additional Requirements
  • Active Secret Security Clearance required.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Drug screening and background check required.
  • Position requires access to export-controlled information.
Pay up to $110 per hour DOE
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About the Company

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The Panther Group

The Panther Group is minority owned and certified, making diversity, equity and inclusion core components of our mission.

With our commitment to respecting and empowering our employees as individuals, diversity is a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

The Panther Group has a proven track record of connecting quality talent with the right position. We believe in a hands-on approach, with a focus on building lasting relationships with our Employees and our Clients. Our Employees find flexibility and growth to reach their career goals.

The Panther Group celebrates 25 years of recruitment and workforce solutions expertise. 

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1992
WEBSITE
http://thepanthergrp.com

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