Mechanical Engineer IV/Senior , Aircraft Integration

About the Role

Tyonek is dedicated to solving problems for current and future warfighters. As a senior mechanical engineer, you will hold a key role in our aircraft integration efforts. Using your mechanical engineering expertise, you will design and develop the integration of avionics and weapons systems into multiple vehicle platforms for customers including US DoD, foreign military, and/or commercial entities. You may also serve as the technical lead for projects during both the design and test phases.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAD technical data packages to include 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software.
• Develop design solutions to complex mechanical issues in rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft, considering weight, thermal, vibration, corrosion, and airworthiness.
• Perform classical and Finite Element Analysis.
• Write specifications, engineering analysis, and reports to obtain airworthiness certification.
• Coordinate with manufacturing engineering to identify manufacturing efficiencies early in the design cycle.
• Support manufacturing engineering during the manufacturing phase.
• Develop and present formal and informal design reviews.
• Effectively communicate with Airworthiness Authorities.
• Develop installation instructions.
• Provide engineering support during prototype, validation, and verification of aircraft modifications.
• Review completed installations to ensure conformance to design.
• Support component-level qualification testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related field) is preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
• Experience in aircraft structures design, including sheet metal, machined, and composite parts and assemblies.
• Understanding of aircraft structures, load paths, and designing for crash loads.
• Working knowledge of material selections using the Metallic Material Properties Development and Standardization (MMPDS) Handbook and Composite Materials Handbook (MIL-HDBK-17).
• Working knowledge of military and commercial aerospace practices, processes, specifications, and standards.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-31000, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standards, and associated drawing and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing requirements.
• Experience in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, and/or Creo CAD software; a high degree of skill in SolidWorks is required.
• Ability to write and review airworthiness documents, plans, and test procedures.
• General understanding of manufacturability of sheet metal, machined, and composite parts and assemblies.
• High degree of skill in performing Classical and Finite Element Analysis.
• Working knowledge of aircraft corrosion prevention methods, techniques, and treatments.
• Working knowledge of DoD aircraft technical manuals.
• Experience in developing DoD and/or FAA aircraft airworthiness certification substantiation analysis and reports (e.g., Weight & Balance, Drag, Structural, Crash Loads, Thermal).
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, customer service-oriented environment with efficient and effective performance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands, working at heights with fall protection devices.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee, and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift up to 25 pounds and carry for short distances.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• Normally works in an office setting with controlled temperature.