Principal Mechanical Design Engineering Lead (Onsite)

Lead a team of engineers to develop and qualify aircraft ejection seats while ensuring technical scope integrity and budget/schedule accuracy. Support all phases of the ejection seat product development lifecycle including design, verification, and production implementation.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers/suppliers/internal stakeholders for an Ejection Seat Program
• Successfully lead a team of engineers to execute on design/project tasks required to develop and qualify aircraft ejection seats
• Perform analysis to resolve ejection seat design challenges
• Support through all phases of design including bid and proposal, conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design, qualification testing, new product introduction, production implementation, and in-production support
• Work as part of a cohesive team with test engineering, product engineering, system engineering, and program management

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Strong analytical skills including strong knowledge of physics, dynamics, and statics
• Strong background in mechanical design principles
• Experience presenting design solutions to internal and external customers
• 3D CAD experience with high end CAD software (e.g. NX, Catia, Pro-E)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program

Key Skills