Associate Principal Mechanical Engineer Flight Operations

1 month ago

Niagara Falls, United States Calspan Full time

Overview:

Calspan is the premier independent provider of testing and technology development services, solutions, and systems in the aerospace, defense, and automotive industries. Our diverse skill set and unique testing capabilities help innovators push the limits of technology to transform the future.

Calspan's Flight Operations Team is a full-service flight test organization housed in a state-of-the-art 80,000 sq. ft. hangar facility at the Niagara Falls, NY, International Airport (KIAG). Our full-time team of experimental test pilots, engineers, mechanics, and technicians take our customers ideas to flight in one of our fleet of jet-powered airborne test beds.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Principal Mechanical Engineer to design and substantiate aircraft modifications and installations to support advanced flight research projects using Calspans fleet of experimental aircraft. This role will plan and execute ground and flight-testing activities for prototype flight hardware from concept through implementation ensuring safe execution and provide technical leadership to flight test program teams and the overall mechanical engineering team.

Every single thing we do with our customers and employees is based upon our goal of being selective to join and difficult to leave. We operate with a core set of values surrounding inclusiveness, accountability and innovation. Do you have what it takes to Be Calspan?

Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities Listed Below Compensation and position level commensurate with education and experience.

  • Design and lead the effort of fabrication and integration of prototype test articles and other unique aircraft modifications and installations to Calspans fleet of airborne test beds. These include cabin modifications to integrate test equipment, structural and outer mold-line modifications of the aircraft to accommodate installation of customer externally mounted test articles, and experimental flight control systems and components.
  • Independently lead the mechanical development of component and assembly designs, provide design substantiation, and documentation package for FAA airworthiness approval. Document new designs using advanced 2D and 3D CAD tools to create detailed component and assembly models and drawings.
  • Develop and execute strategies for achieving airworthiness approval for aircraft modifications. This includes loads analysis methods, structural substantiation methods, flight envelope restrictions or a combination of other qualitative or quantitative analysis methods.

  • Provide engineering leadership in the sustainment and evolution of Calspans fleet of experimental aircraft. This includes the electrohydraulic FBW flight control system in Calspans Learjets and the structural modifications made to both the Learjets and Gulfstreams.

  • Mentor engineers in the application of mechanical design and engineering principles to support the integration of prototype test articles with Calspans aircraft.


Qualifications:

Preferred Education / Experience for Senior Mechanical Engineer:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 9+ years of proven experience in the design and analysis of structural components, preferably aircraft structures or aircraft mechanical system or;
  • A combination of education and experience equivalent to above

Candidates must hold or be eligible for a US government security clearance.

Preferred Knowledge / Ability for Senior Mechanical Engineer:

  • Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software preferably NX.
  • Proficiency with finite element analysis.
  • Proficiency with classical structural analysis methods and techniques.
  • Experience with hydraulic system and component design.
  • Engineering team leadership and mentoring.
  • Engineering design process principles.

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 companys 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 $110,000.00/Yr.

Salary Range (max):
USD $160,000.00/Yr.

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