Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Sensors & Instrumentation

Senior Staff EngineerJoin a dynamic and innovative team as a Senior Staff Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of advanced sensor technologies for aerospace applications. As an expert in mechanical design engineering, you will lead the creation and certification of cutting-edge electromechanical sensing devices, including pressure sensors, RTDs, thermocouples, and speed sensors.Responsibilities:Lead the design and development of various sensors, providing mentorship and guidance to early-career engineers.Drive the innovation of new technologies within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.Create comprehensive 3D models using SolidWorks, ensuring precise material selection and assembly methods.Develop and issue essential technical documentation, including design reports, FMEAs, test procedures, and test reports.Conduct thorough analyses, such as structural, thermal, fatigue, and dimensional analyses, using both hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) methods.Participate in specification reviews to support bid proposals and product design processes.Serve as a technical authority during design reviews, ensuring high-quality and rigorous solutions.Champion the continuous improvement of the Design Engineering Body of Knowledge.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required; a Master's degree is preferred.Over 15 years of experience in designing electromechanical sensing devices in a regulated industry, ideally aerospace.Expertise in designing MEMs pressure sensors, with knowledge of high-temperature designs being advantageous.Proficiency in ASME 14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma methodologies and tools.Strong understanding of aerospace components and standards, including DO-178 software.Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with experience using analytical tools, including FEA.Proficiency in SolidWorks version 2020 or later.Ability to design for severe vibration and thermal environments.Capable of handling multiple tasks under pressure while meeting deadlines and adapting to changing priorities.Knowledge of Word, Excel, and SolidWorks, with familiarity in PLM/PDM software such as ARAS Innovator.Must be a US Citizen.