About the Staff Mechanical Engineer Position

Job Description: Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Staff Mechanical Engineer will oversee programs and work with program teams to develop mechanical and electromechanical components and systems which meet customer and company requirements.

Job Duties:  

• Review technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Distill system requirements into component and subsystem requirements.
• Specify system component requirements or direct modification of existing products to ensure conformance with engineering design intent and performance specifications.
• Design and evaluate mechanical/electromechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet program requirements by applying knowledge of engineering principles.
• Recommend design modifications to improve performance, reduce schedule and/or reduce costs.
• Confer with engineers and other personnel to define assembly, test and operating procedures.
• Investigate system malfunctions or anomalies, identify root cause and corrective actions, and provide technical information to justify conclusions.
• Oversee assembly, test, integration, operation, maintenance and repair of products to ensure they are performing to specifications.
• Assist with development, coordination and monitoring of all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, design and fabrication of tooling and fixturing, and review of functional test procedures and testing methods.
• Generate and present technical information in report and oral presentation format.
• Conduct internal design reviews.
• Write formal proposals reflecting novel approaches to electro-mechanical systems and corresponding components.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to fellow engineers.
• Author technical papers.
• Enable other engineers by delegating tasks and providing oversight.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other engineers.
• Engage industry peers at technical conferences.

Skills and Requirements:

• B.S. in mechanical engineering/related field with 17+ years of experience; master’s and PhD degree(s) in related field may be substituted for 2 years of experience per degree.
• Mastery of space-industry standards for moving mechanical assemblies, material properties, design factors of safety, and product verification.
• Proficient with drafting practices and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Experienced with mechanical engineering design using applicable CAD software.
• Familiarity with composites design a bonus.
• Adept at performing appropriate engineering analysis; detailed structural analysis (e.g. finite-element analysis) to be given extra consideration.
• Highly effective at communication including technical writing and oral presentations.
• Capable of managing projects, including costs and schedules.
• Highly effective at time management.

MMA also values:

• Collaborative team players.
• Creative and resourceful problem solvers.
• Natural leaders.
• Focus on excellence.