Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer

6 days ago


Manassas, Virginia, United States The Structures Company, LLC Full time
Job Title: Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer to join our team at The Structures Company, LLC.

Job Summary:

The Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer will be responsible for leading the development of vehicle subsystems, from system architecture through integration. This includes providing subject matter expertise, technical review, design guidance, and mentoring. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and excellent organization and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and lead the development of vehicle subsystems, from system architecture through integration.
  • Provide subject matter expertise, technical review, design guidance, and mentoring to team members.
  • Develop subsystem and component requirements compatible with safety, performance, and business objectives.
  • Design or support the design of various test or prototype systems.
  • Select and manage suppliers/partners.
  • Manage functional and physical interfaces between the vehicle subsystems and the vehicle.
  • Perform/review analysis, modeling, and simulation to verify subsystems and components meet performance and safety requirements.
  • Interface with customers, suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure program alignment.
  • Communicate information about vehicle subsystem design, requirements, and performance between the design team, management, customer, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Understand program objectives and requirements to conduct trade studies and define architectures, requirements, and interfaces between subsystems.
  • Prepare and present at gated design reviews to demonstrate the adequacy of the design.
Requirements:
  • B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or related STEM discipline) and 8 or more years of experience in relevant discipline areas (or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience).
  • Experience with the aircraft development process and familiarity with aircraft subsystems.
  • Advanced understanding of engineering fundamentals.
  • Strong work ethic and ability to independently meet and lead the areas described by the responsibilities and essential functions.
  • Excellent organization and communication skills.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • Experience leading the development of aerospace systems, from conceptual design through production.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), certification procedures (especially Part 23), and relevant industry standards.
  • Proficiency with CAD software (NX preferred) and mechanical systems-oriented analysis techniques (stress analysis, multi-body dynamics, thermal, etc.).
  • Licensed Pilot Preferred.


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