Responsibilities
- Support execution of testing operations in accurate and efficient manner. Apply knowledge of engineering techniques to accurately complete and assign tasks within budget and scheduling restraints.
- Analyze and test the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanical equipment systems.
- Develop new applications and test procedures.
- Maintain engineering data and/or drawings, which includes layouts, three-dimensional models, and structural analyses.
- Develop technical documentation including engineering plans, requirements definition, test procedures, installation design plans and related technical reports.
- Provide technical guidance to personnel involved in developing design approaches and executing test procedures. Review and correct drawings to ensure proper engineering techniques and accuracy.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- 3-9+ years in Engineering or related discipline or;
- A combination of education and experience equivalent to above
- Due to the security requirements for this position, US Citizenship is required
- Strong analytical skills in the area of machine design and stress analysis
- Proficient with CAD software; Autodesk Inventor or equivalent
- Perform basic design, layout, test and evaluation of mechanical and electromechanical systems and components
- Read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and manage abstract and concrete variables
Compensation will be commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications. We enocurage applications from Mechanical Engineers at all career levels to apply.
Why join Calspan?
Be Calspan Culture
At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.
Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees
Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Hospital Coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement , and Pet Insurance.
Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.
The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications. Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Salary Range (min)USD $80,000.00/Yr. Salary Range (max)USD $118,000.00/Yr.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- U.S. citizenship due to security requirements
- Strong analytical skills in machine design and stress analysis
- Proficiency with CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor or equivalent
- Ability to design, lay out, test, and evaluate mechanical and electromechanical systems and components
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and manage abstract and concrete variables
What We Do
In order to develop the world’s greatest innovations, our customers must overcome many technical challenges to transform their creative concept, into a commercially viable product. To resolve such roadblocks, innovators within the aerospace, automotive, commercial transportation, and motorsports industries seek out the assistance of Calspan. Through our collaborative and flexible approach, diverse skill sets, and unique assets, we assist these innovators by conducting research, testing, and evaluations that accelerate development and reduce time to market. Calspan's diverse workforce has locations all across the country. The transportation division and main corporate headquarters are located in Buffalo, NY and the headquarters for Flight Operations are located in Niagara Falls, NY. Additional test pilot training locations include Patuxent River, MD, and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The Crash Data Research division has breakout locations in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Michigan, Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Calspan Systems provides RDT&E engineering and manufacturing solutions with sites located in located in Newport News and Hampton, VA, San Diego, CA and Ronkonkoma NY. The ASE team provides a host of aerodynamic solutions located in St. Paul MN.
