Aerospace Gear Development Expert

We are seeking an experienced Propulsion Drive and Mechanical Systems Engineer to join our team at Peraton. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for providing technical oversight, guidance, and recommendations to our government customer in Lexington Park/Patuxent River, MD.

This is a journey level position that requires strong knowledge in gear and bearing technology development, manufacturing processes, and applications in the Aerospace sector. You will work closely with Integrated Program Team leadership to coordinate efforts and represent Naval Air Warfare Center – Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) to other Government Agencies, Academia, and the private sector.

• Providing authoritative input and advice on all drive and mechanical systems engineering and technical issues.
• Formulating engineering design concepts and performance requirements.
• Developing technical approaches, cost estimates, and milestones related to program objectives.
• Maintaining knowledge of current and future capabilities, problems, and demands upon the fielded system(s).

• Minimum BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 5+ years-experience in developing, analyzing, qualifying/certifying drive and mechanical systems components.
• Aerospace gear materials and processing understanding.
• Aerospace bearing materials and processing understanding.
• Knowledge of post-processing techniques for improved part quality.
• Knowledge of Non-destructive Inspection/Evaluation (NDI/NDE) methods.
• Ability to obtain a US DoD security clearance.
• Occasional travel may be required.