Title:  Specialist, Aerospace Mechanical Engineer (Unmanned Systems)

Job Title: Specialist, Aerospace Mechanical Engineer

Job Code: 28212

Job Location: Ashburn, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified candidates

Job Description: 

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team dedicated to designing and developing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). In this role, you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to design, prototype, and produce the next generation of unmanned aircraft. Your expertise will help transform requirements into innovative and reliable design solutions that exceed customer expectations.

The Agile Development Group (ADG) specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.

Essential Functions: 

• Provide creative and innovative design solutions that meet product requirements for our unmanned air vehicle product lines
• Work closely with Aero and Electrical Engineers to collaborate on effective solutions to design challenges.
• Support conceptual and detail design processes by using your background in CAD design (preferably PTC Creo).
• Provide support to structural and thermal analysis tasks including first order hand calculations and FEA.
• Provide experienced-based insight to Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads
• Present data in design review settings (e.g. PDR, CDR), both internal and external
• Provide strong contributions to the overall product design dialogue from inception to production.
• Provide hands-on support during integration activities. Strong mechanical skills are required, to include experience with fabrication and assembly of mechanical systems.
• Provide material review board contributions by determining disposition for non-conformances
• This role requires your presence on-site.
• Up to 10% travel may be required
• Other duties as required

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearances
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mechanical design using 3D CAD modeling and 2D drafting
• Professional experience with structural analysis methods
• Prior or current experience in aerospace design, specifically aircraft flight and structure

Preferred Additional Skills: 

• Prior experience in developing UAV, aircraft, or space vehicle structures or subsystems
• Experience with Creo highly preferred
• Familiarity with a variety of manufacturing methods including machining, composite lamination, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, and 3D printing
• Strong mechanical skills including experience with fabrication and integration of mechanical systems.
• Experience in mechanical, thermal, aero, and/or kinematic analysis using Ansys Workbench or equivalent software
• Knowledge of electronic component integration
• Technical leadership of small teams