Avionics Mechanical Engineering – Senior Engineering Manager (R4416)

What you'll do:

• Lead a team designing complex electro-mechanical solutions for flight critical avionics systems. This includes packaging, electrical interconnects, thermal management, and integration of designs into the X-BAT aircraft 
• Drive structural, thermal, and modal analyses for electromechanical systems to ensure survivability in harsh environments 
• Work cross-functionally with electrical engineering, supply chain, supplier development engineering, manufacturing, and other mechanical engineering teams 
• Ensure avionics meet performance, safety, environmental, and EMI/EMC compliance standards on a long-term path to airworthiness certification 
• Lead by example - own work from design, verification, and through production 

Required qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering 
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical & electrical equipment design for aerospace, including harness integration and mechanical component design 
• Expertise in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar) for 3D modeling, drawing creation, and system layout. Familiarity with eCAD software (Altium, Cadence, Allegro), and harness design software (Capital, Zuken) 
• Experience working with electrical engineers to define PCB constraints, develop circuit cards, and care for all the mechanical interfaces 
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), thermal analysis, and fatigue/lifecycle testing 
• Experience working directly with fabrication shops, contract manufacturers, and suppliers.  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment with evolving priorities 
• A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others