Lead Mechanical Engineer

Role: Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Aircraft

Responsibilities

• Design aircraft primary and secondary structures using 3D CAD, ensuring compliance with military and commercial standards.
• Develop detailed technical drawings, procedures, and documentation throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to manufacturing and installation.
• Collaborate with production teams, interpret engineering designs, and support customer change requests and new pursuits.
• Conduct design reviews, liaise with peers, management, and customers, and ensure designs meet specifications.
• Work in aircraft environments and support modifications to both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
• Possess strong knowledge of aircraft structural principles, and communicate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and mentor junior team members as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering with extensive related experience.
• Minimum 4 years in aircraft structural design and modifications.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Creo, Siemens NX or equivalent) and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Knowledge of aerospace and military design standards.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and mentoring team members.

Note: Must be able to work onsite, climb/board aircraft, and work in confined spaces. Willingness to travel and work flexible hours is required.