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Mechanical Engineer

Aero Simulation, Inc. · Tampa, FL · Posted 24 days ago

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design of advanced simulated training devices in a dynamic prototyping environment. You will work cross-functionally with Systems and Electrical Engineering teams to develop designs that meet Government and Industry standards while supporting DoD training missions. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, collaborate with vendors, and present designs to customers in a fast-paced, solution-oriented setting.

What you'll do

- Work closely with Systems and Electrical Engineering to gather comprehensive requirements for new training system design and development per Government and Industry standards - Review, evaluate, and research contractual specifications to design solutions meeting functional and performance requirements - Produce mechanical designs and details that prioritize manufacturability, ergonomics, reliability, and maintainability - Create new parts, assemblies, and detailed drawings in SolidWorks; modify existing designs in AutoCAD or other CAD programs as needed - Mentor mechanical engineers and drafters at multiple experience levels to develop cohesive mechanical designs - Create and present mechanical designs to support customer meetings including requirement reviews, design reviews, and configuration audits - Support manufacturing by resolving design and documentation issues during production and documenting changes via engineering change documents - Communicate with the mechanical CAD team to generate detail, assembly, installation, and modification drawings - Assist with proposal preparation and cost estimation for new contracts - Oversee assembly activities and ensure design integrity throughout production

What you bring

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline - Demonstrated expertise in mechanical design including structural frames, weldments, sheet metal, and control loading - Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks for part and assembly design - Experience working with AutoCAD and other CAD programs - Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability - Experience creating technical drawings and engineering documentation - Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional team environments - Excellent communication and presentation skills - Experience mentoring junior engineers or technical staff preferred - Familiarity with Government and Industry standards (MIL-SPEC, IEEE, etc.) preferred To apply directly visit: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3696436/Aero-Simulation-Inc/MECHANICAL-ENGINEER-MID?source=NDIA

Skills

SolidWorksAutoCADMechanical designStructural analysisSheet metal designWeldment designTechnical drawing and documentationDesign for Manufacturability (DFM)Control loading systemsGovernment/Industry standards compliance