Mechanical Engineer

About the role

This role will report to the President & CEO. NEOEx Systems is developing an Energy and Power System and a Liquid Hydrogen Refueling System to extend drone flight duration and range. The Mechanical Engineer II will design and integrate mechanical systems into ground support equipment for fueling aircraft and microgrid systems (including energy generation and battery storage), and support the development of electric flight vehicles using design, analytical, and experimental skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal design, engineering, and manufacturing teams and external vendors and partners in developing and operating mechanical systems.
• Use CAD (SolidWorks) or CAE systems to model new mechanical system designs and produce detailed mechanical drawings.
• Specify new product functional requirements; design, analyze, test, and integrate moderately complex components; evaluate overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety.
• Apply mechanical engineering integration knowledge to create controlled design documentation including Design Requirements (functional and interface requirements), Design Documentation, P&IDs, Test Requirements Documents, Component Test Plans, Design Review Packages, Hazards Analyses, and Operational Check Sheets.
• Conduct mechanical engineering calculations and analysis to solve problems.
• Create and review part specifications and bills of materials for purchasing.
• Present design substantiation and mechanical analysis in design reviews.
• Lead efforts to fabricate, assemble, and integrate mechanical systems.
• Specify and conduct component, subsystem, and integrated system test experiments as necessary.
• Prepare project deliverables including written statements of work, technical reports, and status reports.
• Support new product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs).

Qualifications

• Ability to speak and write proficiently in English.
• Proficient experience using SolidWorks.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and a multi-meter.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent.
• Experience in dimensioning, strength of materials, statics, and dynamics.
• Experience working with heat transfer, fluids, and thermodynamics.
• Ability to hear audible alarms.
• Understanding of safety procedures and commitment to following safety practices.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.