Mechanical Design Engineer IV

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the design and fabrication of an integrated ground test rig that will demonstrate the combined operation of the thermal, power, battery, structural, control-surface, and command-and-control subsystems for a 1,500-lb-class distributed electric propulsion research drone.
• Work closely with the NASA Technical Monitor and a multidisciplinary team that includes experts in thermal analysis, structural engineering, and systems engineering.
• Conduct analyses, select components, and procure hardware required to build both the ground test rig and the scale-model research drone.
• Develop the overall assembly architecture, with emphasis on electrical component placement, wire routing, thermal management strategies, and the integration of mechanical mechanisms for control surfaces.

Required Skills

• Extensive experience in mechanical hardware design, including complex mechanisms and structural components.
• Proven ability to translate conceptual ideas into fully engineered, manufacturable components.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and CREO, with strong capabilities in part modeling, assembly creation, and drawing package development.
• Experience sourcing hardware through rapid-turn machining services such as Xometry and Protolabs.
• Skilled in performing structural analysis using Ansys.
• Strong understanding of mechanical mechanisms, cable routing, thermal line routing, and subcomponent placement within integrated assemblies.
• Ability to clearly document design decisions and engineering rationale.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a small, multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience applying AI tools to enhance mechanical design workflows, or a demonstrated willingness to build these capabilities.
• Primary platforms include ChatGPT and Microsoft AI technologies.

Education/Experience

• Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree from ABET accredited program with the following education and experience:
• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience
• Master’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience
• PhD and 0 to 3 years relevant experience

Position Requirements

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance

About the Role

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

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