Mechanical Engineer: 142117

Job Description:
*This position is for a Mechanical Design Engineer. The selected candidate will support the Flight Test Instrumentation Test team working on F-35, F-16, or F-22 aircraft. The candidate will be required to perform mechanical design activities for the installation of flight test equipment and data system components. The candidate will be responsible for releasing engineering documents, work instructions, supporting airworthiness documentation, monitoring fabrication activities, coordinating lab procedures, and supporting aircraft checkout and flight operations. Responsibilities for this position include:
*Development, installation oversight, and validation of 3D CATIA flight test mechanical designs.
* Coordination with suppliers, internal and external integrated product teams, management and the customer.
* Technical engineering support for installation and testing at CONUS locations.
* Engineering liaison for flight test and instrumentation modification activities.
* Produce and read engineering drawings, schematics and technical procedures
* Develop troubleshooting plans and discrepancy resolution Basic Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of professional experience; or 7 years of professional experience with a Master’s degree
* Experience with CATIA V5 Desired Skills:
*Experience in flight test mechanical design
* Understanding of sensor technology utilized in the test of aircraft structures (loads and vibration) and vehicle subsystems (environmental control systems, flight controls, propulsion, and aerodynamics).
* Experience with or knowledge of calibration methods for test and evaluation of both mechanical measurements and electronic sensors.
* Familiarity with fighter aircraft technical data, maintenance practices, flight operations, and weapons
* Understanding of aircraft avionics subsystems and electronic bus architectures including 1553, Ethernet, and Firewire protocols
* Good communication and people skills with the ability to work in a diverse engineering and technician team environment