Mechanical Engineer

7 days ago


Niagara Falls, New York, United States Calspan Full time
About the Role

Calspan is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Flight Operations Team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing and substantiating aircraft modifications and installations to support advanced flight research projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and Lead Fabrication: Design and lead the effort of fabrication and integration of prototype test articles and other unique aircraft modifications and installations to Calspan's fleet of airborne test beds.
  • Component and Assembly Design: Independently lead the mechanical development of component and assembly designs, provide design substantiation, and documentation package for FAA airworthiness approval.
  • Loads Analysis and Structural Substantiation: Develop and execute strategies for achieving airworthiness approval for aircraft modifications, including loads analysis methods, structural substantiation methods, flight envelope restrictions, or a combination of other qualitative or quantitative analysis methods.
  • Engineering Leadership: Provide engineering leadership in the sustainment and evolution of Calspan's fleet of experimental aircraft, including the electrohydraulic FBW flight control system in Calspan's Learjets and the structural modifications made to both the Learjets and Gulfstreams.
  • Mentorship: Mentor engineers in the application of mechanical design and engineering principles to support the integration of prototype test articles with Calspan's aircraft.
Requirements
  • Education and Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, 9+ years of proven experience in the design and analysis of structural components, preferably aircraft structures or aircraft mechanical systems, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to above.
  • Preferred Knowledge and Abilities: 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.
About Calspan

Calspan is a 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.

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. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.

We offer 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, 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 a safe and drug-free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.


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