Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Verity is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support multiple aerovehicle prototyping projects in Huntsville, Alabama. The qualified candidate will be responsible for providing high-level technical support while working with a diverse team of engineering/programmatic professionals to ensure project goals and timelines are achieved.

Responsibilities:

• Be a key contributor of design, development, testing and modification of all mechanical, structural, and thermal systems that reside on an aerovehicle and it's sub-systems and payloads.
• Develop thermal architectures to maintain component temperature within operational limits
• Conduct analyses including Finite Element Analysis
• Support engineering efforts in preparation for Critical Design Reviews (CDRs).
• Generate technical reports, test documentation, and design review material
• Ensure traceability of requirements and compliance with standards
• Perform static, modal, dynamic, and fatigue analyses
• Support qualification and acceptance test planning and correlation of analytical models
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using tools like ANSYS and other tools
• CAD modeling using SolidWorks
• Structural dynamics and vibration analysis (e.g., sine, random vibration, shock)
• Load path and margin of safety calculations (e.g., static strength, buckling, fatigue)
• Mass properties estimation and management (CG, MOI)
• Select materials considering strength, weight, thermal, and environmental performance
• Generate design drawings and system schematics as well as conduct analysis to support and substantiate design approaches.
• Generation of test plans, technical reports, and presentations documenting the work performed.
• Instrumentation, connectivity, and troubleshooting software.
• Present proposals to internal teammates and customers.
• Operate 3D printing & process equipment for printed component fabrication.
• Support the 3D printing process for: rapid prototyping, production parts and tooling.
• Support/implement Design For Assembly and Manufacturability (DFAM) concepts.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and manufacturability issues.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to make design recommendations that ensure mission success and design robustness and longevity.
• Assist in developing procurement documentation to support large scale design efforts.
• Assist in the coordination with key vendors and/or suppliers.
• Assist in the management and organization of government furnished equipment (GFE).
• Review and mentorship of lower-level engineers if applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in an applicable engineering area (mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, and engineering technology, etc.) Additional experience may substitute for degree.
• 2-10 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge and/or experience in the design and analysis of mechanical systems.
• Knowledge and/or experience in the use of FEA software such as CALCULIX.
• Knowledge and/or experience in the use of CAD software including Solid Works.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Ability to travel to suppliers as required.
• U. S. Citizenship is required.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of office administration and procedures.
• Exceptional judgment capabilities and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills; ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver feedback clearly and tactfully.
• Interact with a diverse array of customers and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results.
• Be extremely organized and exceptionally detail oriented.
• Work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Be energized by a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to communicate with others effectively.
• Analyze information and respond appropriately.
• Manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Multi-task in a pleasant manner.
• Work well under pressure.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.