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Mechanical Design Engineer

Eagle Technologies LLC, Newport News, VA, United States


Mechanical Design Engineer
Eagle Technologies, LLC (Newport News, Va) is seeking a qualified Mechanical Design Engineer for cutting edge Aerospace Projects. Eagle Technologies is a small veteran-owned business who designs and manufactures air-frame components for the aerospace industry, with a niche in rotor blade and prop blade development. We are an AS9100 Rev C certified company offering engineering design, analysis, testing and manufacturing in both composites and aerospace metals.

For more information visit our webpage at www.eagleaviationtech.com

Job Summary
Perform mechanical/machine design engineering and integration of mechanical subsystems in support of a multi-disciplined engineering team.

Job Type
Full-time

Summary of Duties & Responsibilities

Follows direction of senior staff and engineering management to conduct mechanical and electro-mechanical hardware design, development, integration/implementation, and analysis in all phases of a design/development program

Review performance reports and documentation from customers and field engineers and inspect malfunctioning or damaged products to determine problem

Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design according to customer engineering requirements

Conduct experimental, environmental, operational and stress tests on models and prototypes of aircraft and aerospace systems and equipment

Draft and position necessary instructions and comments on engineering drawings to facilitate successful manufacturing

Drafts multiple-view detail, assembly, subassembly, and layout drawings as required for manufacturing and repair

Design scale or full-size blueprints of components or systems

Supports flight test operations, some travel may be required

Other activities as may be directed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough understanding of GD&T

Knowledge of design/drafting/CAD

Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 drawing standard

Proficiency in SolidWorks, CATIA V5 and Microsoft office software

Excellent verbal and written skills

Team Player

Credentials and Experience

BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Must have 3 - 5 plus years of demonstrated experience in mechanical design & drafting

Experience with software: SolidWorks, CATIA V5, ProE, KeyCreator, ANSYS and NASTRAN preferred

Analysis of complex composite/metal structures and mechanical systems a plus

Experience working with government contracts

Must be a US Citizen

Special Requirements (established by supervisor)

Willing to work overtime in support of team objectives as requested by management

Eagle Technologies, LLC offers a full-time position with full benefits, competitive pay, and opportunity to grow within a cutting-edge aerospace company.

Eagle Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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