MECHANICAL ENGINEER II

JOB TITLE :

MECHANICAL ENGINEER II

DEPARTMENT :

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

REPORTS TO :

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

CLASSIFICATION : EXEMPT

This position may be filled as

level

II or level III.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Under indirect supervision,

use mechanical design work

for research, prototype development and integration into various payloads for

airc

raft

or

land-based applications

• . Additionally, the Mechanical Engineer will

erform preliminary and detailed level stress analysis of flight structures and mechanism.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Confer with engineers, customers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.

Design, implement,

maintain

, and improve structural installations, equipment, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and military purposes.

Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.

Direct and coordinate manufacturing, assembly, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, and customer requirements.

Plan method and sequence of installation / assembly for

aircraft

structural components.

Maintain an intermediate working level knowledge of the practices associated with NAVAIR guidelines for

aircraft

structural installations.

Maintain an intermediate working level knowledge of the practices associated with FAA guidelines for

aircraft

structural installations.

Prepare project cost and work-time estimates.

Design structural supports, protective coverings, mounting

frames

and environmental support equipment for various research projects.

Assist

in the development of ground support equipment for

aircraft

special project support.

Responsible for structural analysis on new or existing designs to ensure safety margin compliance.

Provide assistance

in the drafting department if needed.

Use hand-drafting tools when necessary.

Go in the field to take measurements and

assist

in installation and removal of projects when necessary.

Expected to

monitor

and inspect manufacture / fabrication of projects to ensure compliance with design.

Perform Lead Project Engineer duties on a project.

Perform other duties as are necessary and / or

required

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR A LEVEL II

Ability to obtain and

maintain

a security clearance.

Science,

or other Engineering Field,

2+

year's relevant work experience

or a master's degree in a STEM discipline

Must have experience with CAD programs.

Must have intermediate knowledge in the design and analysis of

aircraft

structures.

Able to work through problem sets with little supervision.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR A LEVEL III

Ability to obtain and

maintain

a security clearance.

4+

year's relevant work experience, or

master's degree in

a STEM discipline

and 2 years

of relevant

experience

Must have experience with CAD programs.

Must have intermediate knowledge in the design and analysis of

aircraft

structures.

Able to work through problem sets with little supervision.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a

computer.

Ability to traverse manufacturing

facility

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