Sr Principal Mechanicl Engineer, Control Actuation Systems

About the role

The Precision Control Actuation System department is seeking an expert mechanical engineer to join the PCAS organization to support the development, build, and verification of control actuation systems. The PCAS organization staffs mechanical engineers for a variety of roles supporting primarily control section Integrated Product Teams. You will provide various mechanical engineering support as needs of programs fluctuate.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously, having expert or mastery level knowledge within the control mechanism development domain
• Exercise strategic vision to influence the functional and organizational strategies of the PCAS organization beyond assigned program work
• Provide various mechanical engineering support as needs of programs fluctuate
• Support may include but is not limited to detailed mechanical design, earned value management, test design and execution, and systems engineering
• Flex responsibilities based on the current needs of the organization and their respective skill sets

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience
• An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering design
• Experience with Systems or Mechanical Engineering of servo controls
• Experience with development of CAS requirements, CAS architecture, requirements risk, requirements verification and validation, system performance & function, safety and environmental compliance
• Experience in working with control actuation systems that employ permanent magnet brush and brush less DC motor technology
• Experience with feedback control systems, including sizing, testing and integration, design-for-manufacturing, kinematic and dynamic simulation and analysis
• Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
• Proven ability to deconstruct higher level tasks into discrete lower-level work packages and tasks
• Proficient in generating free body diagrams
• Proficient in Engineering processes and procedures
• Moderate 3D modeling skills with a prominent commercial software package
• Experience with Pro/Engineer/CREO 3D modeling and mechanical drawing generation
• Experience using Matlab, Simulink, and dSpace
• Proven design and manufacturing knowledge in machined parts, injection molded parts, hobbing, broaching, sheet metal fabrication, BLDC motors, wire harnesses/flex harnesses and related components, corrosion resistant steels and aluminum alloys

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Paid time off
• Holidays

Pay

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD.

Schedule

This role may be staffed at the PCAS location in either Huntsville, AL or Tucson, AZ.