Mechanical Design Engineer

Eagle Aviation Technologies, LLC (Newport News, Va) is seeking a qualified Mechanical Design Engineer for leading edge Aerospace Projects. Eagle Technologies is an industry award winning small business responsible for engineering and manufacturing of air-frame components for the aerospace industry. Eagle has specialized expertise in rotor blade and prop blade development with applications in both the rotorcraft and fixed wing industries. We are an AS9100 Rev D certified company offering engineering design, analysis, testing and manufacturing in composites and aerospace metals. For more information visit our webpage at www.eagleaviationtech.com

Job Summary: Perform mechanical/machine design engineering, analysis and integration of mechanical subsystems in support of a multi-disciplined engineering team.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55k - $110k

Summary of Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Follows direction of senior staff and engineering management to conduct mechanical and electro-mechanical hardware design, development, integration/implementation and analysis in all phases of a design/development program
  • Review performance reports and documentation from customers and field engineers and inspect malfunctioning or damaged products to determine problem
  • Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design according to customer engineering requirements
  • Conduct experimental, environmental, and operational and stress tests on models and prototypes of aircraft and aerospace systems and equipment
  • Draft and position necessary instructions and comments onto engineering drawings to facilitate successful manufacture
  • Drafts multiple-view detail, assembly, subassembly, and layout drawings as required for manufacture and repair
  • Design scale or full-size blueprints of components or systems
  • Supports flight test operations, some travel may be required
  • Other activities as may be directed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Thorough understanding of GD&T
  • Knowledge of design/drafting/ CAD
  • Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 drawing standard
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks and Microsoft office software required, CATIA V5 a plus, ANSYS and/or NASTRAN a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Team Player

Credentials and Experience

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
  • Must have 3 - 5 plus years of demonstrated experience in real world mechanical engineering applications
  • Experience with software: SolidWorks, CATIA V5, ProE, KeyCreator, ANSYS and NASTRAN are all potentially significant factors
  • Analysis of complex composite/metal structures and mechanical systems a plus
  • Experience working with government and large Aerospace OEM contracts a plus
  • Must be a US Citizen

Special Requirements (established by supervisor)

• Willing to work overtime in support of team objectives as requested by Engineering management.

Eagle Technologies, LLC offers a full-time position with full benefits, competitive pay and opportunity to grow within a cutting-edge aerospace company.

Eagle Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.