Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Legacy Engines & APU Structures Group within the Component Design & Analysis (CDA) organization. In this role, you'll provide technical leadership for the design, development, and analysis of static gas turbine engine components supporting critical aerospace and power systems programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead structural, vibration, and heat transfer analyses for gas turbine engine and APU components.
• Provide technical expertise across multiple engine and power systems programs.
• Design, develop, test, and evaluate mechanical components and equipment.
• Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to assess structural integrity and performance.
• Support disposition of discrepant hardware and engineering investigations.
• Lead design reviews and technical assessments.
• Develop engineering estimates, schedules, and resource plans.
• Present technical findings to internal and external customers.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, customer requirements, and program objectives.
• Support documentation, configuration management, and process improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong background in:
  • Structural Mechanics
  • Stress Analysis
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Mechanical Design
  • Aerospace Components
• Experience leading technical engineering activities and analyses.
• Ability to communicate complex engineering concepts effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:
  • Gas Turbine Engines
  • Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)
  • Static Engine Structures
  • Vibration Analysis
  • Heat Transfer Analysis
• Experience supporting aerospace or propulsion systems programs.
• Prior leadership, project planning, or technical mentoring experience.
• Ability to estimate engineering scope, effort, and resource requirements.
• Experience presenting to customers and senior leadership.

Skills

• Deep expertise in structural mechanics and mechanical analysis
• Strong FEA and analytical modeling skills
• Experience dispositioning non-conforming or discrepant hardware
• Proven ability to mentor and develop engineers
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to lead multiple technical efforts simultaneously
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving abilities

Benefits

Benefit offerings available for our associates include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• Paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
• Holiday pay where applicable

Pay

$76.00 to $79.00 per hour