Mechanical Design Engineer – Advanced Concepts
The Mechanical Design Engineer will develop high-lift-device mechanisms and installations for an advanced narrowbody aircraft. The role will turn aerodynamic and system requirements into practical flap and slat hardware, kinematics, actuation interfaces, and configuration-controlled product definition. This position will be based onsite at our South Burlington, VT office location, our Raleigh, NC office. Remote candidates may be considered for a hybrid role, with monthly visits to South Burlington, VT for in person work.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
Develop three-dimensional CAD, layouts, drawings, and interface definition for high-lift mechanisms, supports, tracks, hinges, linkages, actuation, sensors, and installation hardware
Build and evaluate kinematic and packaging models across the required operating envelope
Perform preliminary calculations and trade studies for mechanism loads, geometry, bearings, fasteners, tolerances, stiffness, clearances, and mass
Design for assembly, rigging, inspection, maintenance, lubrication, wear, repair, manufacturing, and test access
Support tolerance analysis, drawing release, configuration control, supplier coordination, prototype build, fit checks, and functional testing
Work with High-Lift Aerodynamics, Loads, Structures, Stress, Systems Integration, Flight Controls, Safety, Manufacturing, and Test
Document assumptions, interfaces, design decisions, open risks, and verification needs
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
Three or more years of aerospace mechanical design, mechanism design, actuation, or aircraft installation experience
Proficiency with CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE, or a comparable CAD and drawing environment
Working knowledge of kinematics, bearings, joints, fasteners, tolerances, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and mechanical load paths
Experience supporting hardware through design, build, fit check, and test
Must be a US Person to be considered for the role
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
Aircraft flap, slat, control-surface, landing-gear, door, actuation, or other mechanism-design experience
Experience with hydraulic or electromechanical actuation, rigging, wear, lubrication, maintainability, or jam-risk assessment
Experience supporting prototype or flight-test aircraft in a fast-paced development environment
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
This role requires extended computer and CAD work and regular work around aircraft, mechanisms, laboratories, manufacturing areas, and test equipment. Occasional travel, hands-on hardware work, and use of a standard protecting equipment may be required.
The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we're happy to discuss during the interview process.
Compensation
$120,000—$140,000 USD