Design Engineer II

This position is responsible for designing and developing innovative and efficient solutions for aerospace systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration and performance of these components in aerospace applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical, fuel, pneumatic, and hydraulic aerospace components including but not limited to valves, filters, manifolds, and related components.
• Design and develop electrically actuated devices and energetic materials (CAD-PAD).
• Conduct thorough research and analysis to understand the requirements and constraints of the aerospace systems.
• Author aerospace standard documentation aligned with customer documents requirements lists (CDRL) in support of qualification of new designs.
• Support the development of new opportunities through effective customer communication from initial concept to early production.
• Create detailed engineering drawings and specifications using computer aided design (CAD) software.
• Analyze failures during qualification testing and support RCCA.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to ensure the manufacturability and cost-effectiveness of the designed components.
• Perform structural, thermal, and fluids analysis to ensure the components meet the required performance and safety standards required for flight.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical support to resolve any issues or challenges during the development process.
• Adhere to industry regulations, quality standards, and best practices through the design and development process.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in aerospace technology and industry trends to incorporate innovative solutions in component design.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to source and evaluate materials, components, and equipment for the design and manufacturing process.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree (B.S) in Engineering, or related degree; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Three (3) to five (5) years in Aerospace design and manufacturing environment.
• Blueprint reading, GD&T, Tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Intermediate understanding of machining and machine shop practices.
• Knowledge of Aerospace and Military standards.
• Experience with production assembly and test.
• Interpreting test data for accuracy and validity of conclusions.
• Experience with creating customer documents (SDRL).
• Follows company standards and procedures.
• Product lifecycle management (PLM) using Enovia, TeamCenter, or Windchill.
• Hands-on design experience in mechanical, electromechanical, and hydraulic components.
• Intermediate understanding of materials and processing specs.
• Experience in hydraulic valves and components.
• Intermediate understanding of hydraulic schematics.
• Understands fluid flow and has strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to prepare proposals for new products.
• Experience creating part and assembly drawings and part lists.
• Experience in scientific analysis of products by performing Engineering calculations and analysis to support Qualification by Similarity, Analysis, and Failure Analysis.
• Basic understanding of stress analysis and FEA.
• Proficient with production and test documents, ATP, QTP, QTR.
• Proficient with the tests in qualification standards MIL-STD-810 and DO-160.
• Proficient with hydraulics specifications.
• Proficient with industry standards and regulations, such as FAA regulations and AS9100 quality management system.

Preferred Qualifications

• CAD experience using SolidWorks.
• Experience with hydraulic and energetic components.
• Experience reviewing customer specs and extracting performance requirements to create Requirements Matrix and Source Control Drawings for subcomponents.
• Analytical experience in thermal, stress, flow, and/or system modeling.

Skills

• Strong communication skills with suppliers, customers, and internal departments.
• Coordinating with Engineering, Test, Manufacturing, Sales, and Customer.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Team collaboration, active listening, and coaching abilities.

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform office activities, primarily sitting (often >75% of the day), with occasional standing, walking (around office, to printer, etc.), and sometimes climbing stairs.
• Occasional bending, stooping, reaching (overhead, low), twisting, and maintaining stationary positions.
• Vision, hearing, and manual dexterity are sufficient to perform necessary tasks such as using a mouse, handling documents, operating phones, and other office machinery.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry 10-25 pounds (files, boxes, equipment, etc.).

Work Environment

• Primarily in an indoor, climate-controlled setting but some exposure to aerospace manufacturing environment which includes typical conditions including equipment operation and moderate noise levels.
• Exposure to computer screen glare, repetitive movements, and mental stressors.
• Standard business hours, but may include occasional overtime, weekend work, or travel for meetings/events.
• Frequent communication (spoken/written) with colleagues, clients, or the public.