Mechanical Engineer, Air Vehicles (Fastwater Staffing)

HIKINEX

Costa Mesa, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
3D Printing, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Architectural Services, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Composite Materials, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Engineering, Failure Analysis, Hardware Administration, Hardware Design, Hardware Development, Hardware Quality Assurance, Injection Molding, Machining, Manufacturing Methods, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Product Demonstration, Prototyping, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Teamcenter, Test Plan/Schedule, Trade Studies, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Costa Mesa, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Develop and integrate hardware on unmanned air vehicles
  • Own designs from concept generation to real world use
  • Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision
  • Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans
  • Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production
  • Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
  • Travel to test sites as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience Advanced Air Vehicles Programs 
  • Experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems into advanced air vehicles
  • Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD). Understanding of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, composite lamination, etc)
  • High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles
  • BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in NX/Teamcenter
  • Experience developing aircraft subsystem layouts, performing architectural trade studies, and evaluating vendor performance data
  • Competency in engineering analysis, including structural, thermal, and electrical

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