Staff Engineer - Mechanical Design, Advanced Product Development

Job Description SummaryThe Advanced Product Development Section is inventing the future of flight and advancing propulsion capability for the next generation of military applications. APD’s focus is the design, integration, testing, and support of advanced technologies for new and derivative engine concepts. Technology areas include military inlet & exhaust systems, integrated propulsion power & thermal management systems, advanced material systems, and other breakthrough component and system technologies to support the future of military flight.
The APD – Mechanical Design Staff Engineer will plan & lead elements of the mechanical design and development for an Edison Works New Product Introduction (NPI) program as an experienced technical expert in Hot Structural Component Design and Sub-Team leader. The Staff Engineer will lead initiatives and sub-system teams by lending a depth of expertise or breadth of experience to less experienced teammates. Additional responsibilities may include direct hardware ownership as well as mentoring in the areas of mechanical design fundamentals, finite element analysis, test, GD&T, producibility, and engine certification. This is a role for someone with established technical and programmatic engineering skills who not only understands how to increase their impact by building the capabilities of the team - but can also “lead by doing.” This position reports to an engineering manager in Evendale, OH with the opportunity to integrate with various internal & external engineering disciplines.
This is a role for someone with a passion for engineering who has experience with the design process and can develop a strategy for success when confronted with a technical challenge. A Staff Engineer does not work alone and must be able to focus, guide, and develop teams by setting goals, championing initiatives, and providing mentorship for the broader team. As a Sub-Team leader for hardware owners in the Mechanical Design Subsection, you will not only utilize core engineer skills including 3D modeling, finite element analysis, high cycle & low cycle fatigue assessments, mechanical stack-ups and drawing definition release but also manage priority across multiple cross functional teams and in turn manage the impact on cost and schedule.
Teams in the Advanced Programs space are fueled by a love of aviation and a sense of purpose to support our military customers. We solve hard problems by pulling concepts from the science & technology realm into the world of applied engineering. Whether it’s composites design, aeromechanics, additive manufacturing, manufacturing support or test - this role is a guaranteed opportunity to grow your skillset. The harder the problem - the harder we push, building on a legacy of engineering excellence to invent the future of flight.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis, or evaluation of engine systems using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements for a Sub-Team of hardware owners.
• Develop & implement plans to ensure that technical, schedule, & cost requirements are balanced.
• Provide technical mentoring and engineering support to the team.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of hot structures design.
• Use prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information & work to build consensus. Demonstrate persuasion skills, both technical and interpersonal, to influence others on topics within field.
• Apply understanding of business drivers to prioritize and execute assigned objectives.
• Understand how team objectives integrate and contribute to the larger business strategy.
• Drive cross-team initiatives or lead small project teams, managing programmatic risks while executing technical work scope.
• Prepare and present technical data to customers.
• Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.
• Prepare invention disclosures to protect the technology that provides a competitive advantage to the business.

Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering.
• At least 5 additional years of experience in a relevant aerospace or mechanical engineering position.
• Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics

• Certification in or background with Material Review Board (MRB) engineering support.
• Experience working in DoD EVM projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in turbomachinery hot structures & system design.
• 10 years or more of experience in a mechanical design engineering position.
• Significant experience in the design, testing, and certification of turbomachinery.
• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems.
• Expertise in finite element analysis using Ansys, Nastran, or equivalent.
• Expertise with NX software or equivalent CAD software.
• Outstanding mentoring skills and a strong desire to help others succeed.
• Highly motivated, self-starter who is passionate about inventing the next generation of aviation technology.
• Flexible, friendly, and collaborative approach to working in teams.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Experience with structural component design.
• Current/existing US Government Security Clearance.
• Experience with engine/aircraft maintainability and reliability.
• Experience with design quality assurance.
• Experience working with DoD customer and processes.
• Uncompromising desire to ensure the safety of the US military and public as well as that of fellow employees.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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