Senior Design Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer with strong expertise in mechanical design, analysis, and aerospace components. The ideal candidate will play a key role in developing high-quality engineering solutions, working closely with cross-functional teams, and supporting end-to-end product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design analyses (tolerance stack-ups, hand calculations) to ensure fit, form, and function
• Develop detailed mechanical designs, layouts, and drawings using CAD tools
• Conduct FEA and CFD analysis to validate structural and thermal performance
• Build, test, and evaluate prototypes for safety, reliability, and functionality
• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain teams for Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Create and maintain BOMs, engineering documentation, and reports
• Apply GD&T standards (ASME Y14.5) in design and review processes
• Support certification and compliance activities (FAA, TCCA, OEM)
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical leadership
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and tools
• Communicate project updates and interface with customers effectively

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 8+ years of hands-on mechanical engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in CAD tools: SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Siemens NX
• Experience with FEA/CFD tools (ANSYS or equivalent)
• Experience in aerospace component design and analysis
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills
• Ability to work in cross-functional engineering environments
• Strong customer interaction skills
• U.S. Citizenship required (ITAR compliance)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with avionics or hardware interfacing with electronic systems
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and engineering outsourcing models
• Exposure to project/program management
• Experience creating standard work and process documentation

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily desk-based with computer work
• Ability to navigate manufacturing facilities
• Occasional lifting up to 15 lbs
• Local travel to customer sites as required

Eligibility Requirement

• Only holders are eligible for this role