This position is for a Mechanical Design Engineer. The selected candidate will support the Integrated Fighter Group (IFG) Flight Test team working on F-35, F-16, or F-22 aircraft. The candidate will be required to perform mechanical design activities for the installation of flight test equipment and data system components. The candidate will be responsible for releasing engineering documents, work instructions, supporting airworthiness documentation, monitoring fabrication activities, coordinating lab procedures, and supporting aircraft checkout and flight operations.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities for this position include:
• Development, installation oversight, and validation of 3D CATIA flight test mechanical designs.
• Coordination with suppliers, internal and external integrated product teams, management and the customer.
• Technical engineering support for installation and testing at CONUS locations.
• Engineering liaison for flight test and instrumentation modification activities.
• Produce and read engineering drawings, schematics and technical procedures
• Develop troubleshooting plans and discrepancy resolution
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of professional experience; or 7 years of professional experience with a Master’s degree
• Experience with CATIA V5 or V4
Desired Skills:
• Experience in flight test mechanical design
• Understanding of sensor technology utilized in the test of aircraft structures (loads and vibration) and vehicle subsystems (environmental control systems, flight controls, propulsion, and aerodynamics).
• Experience with or knowledge of calibration methods for test and evaluation of both mechanical measurements and electronic sensors.
• Familiarity with fighter aircraft technical data, maintenance practices, flight operations, and weapons
• Understanding of aircraft avionics subsystems and electronic bus architectures including 1553, Ethernet, and Firewire protocols
• Good communication and people skills with the ability to work in a diverse engineering and technician team environment
Must have experience with:
CATIA V5 (additional CATIA V4 experience is a plus)
Previous Aerospace Mechanical Design Experience
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is $50.00-75.00 per hour; however, the pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This pay information is being provided pursuant to applicable law and is based in part on market location.
Please Note:
Must have a valid driver’s license and current state required minimum vehicle insurance coverage to drive onto Client and Company property.
Benefits:
The benefits available with this position include:
- Ongoing Training (RSO, Systems, Software Programs, OSHA Safety, JJ Keller, etc.)
- Continuous Employment Development and Learning
- Ongoing Advocacy, internal assets with HSE, Legal and HR teams and experts to aid in Employee Career Path and Advancement
- 401K
- Aetna Group Medical Coverage & Kaiser for California only
- Dental Insurance Coverage
- Vision Insurance Coverage
- Basic Life Insurance & AD&D
- Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Direct Deposit
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Cenergy is a dynamic, diverse, woman-owned company that has provided stellar support to our clients globally for over 25 years! We hire extraordinary people, and each of our team members are encouraged to embody our core values to drive innovation and own it with integrity and trust while adding to our positive and forward-thinking atmosphere.