Mechanical Engineer - Rotary Wing - Axient, LLC

Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient!:

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Rotary Wing to support our customer in Warner Robins, GA.

What you will do...:

Duties will include, but are not limited to: 

• Provide technical expertise and skills in solving engineering problems on military aircraft hydraulic/pneumatic/mechanical systems/flight controls/mass properties/structural systems
• Preform in all phases of hardware development, integration/implementation, and analysis
• Participate in hardware evaluations and assist the Government in developing standards and guidelines for tasks being performed
• Support engineering tasks including but not limited to investigations and analysis, trade-off studies, quality evaluations, deficiency reports, field and depot assistance requests
• Develop, test, and evaluate theoretical designs
• Discuss and solve complex problems with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers, and consumers
• Ensure a product can be made again reliably with consistent performance in specified operating environments
• Manage projects using engineering principles and techniques
• Plan and design new production processes; produce details of specifications and outline designs
• Recommend modifications following prototype test results
• Use research, analytical, conceptual and planning skills, particularly mathematical modeling and computer-aided design
• Consider the implications of issues such as cost, safety and time constraints
• Work with other professionals, within and outside the engineering specialty
• Analyze progress of program efforts on assigned projects and technical tasks; identify and scope problems, provide recommendations and evaluate results of implemented solutions and implement technical policies/procedures that affect resources and programs
• Advise and assist with the design and implementation of cost effective equipment modifications to help improve safety, reliability, and throughput
• Evaluate the weapon system contractor’s design and assess the missionized aircraft will meet aircraft-related SRD requirements
• Evaluate and assess the weapon system contractor’s design and deliverables meet-aircraft-related SOW requirements
• Develop and implement aircraft integrity programs and a corrosion prevention and control program
• Manage implementation and completion of aerial refueling certification and clearance processes
• Manage size, power, cooling, and weight and balance designs
• Support test planning and execution and review of associated documents
• Coordinate with other IPTs including radar communications, logistics, integration and test to ensure aircraft system/subsystems are adequate to meet requirements
• Support the development, implantation, and execution of program office OSS&E process
• Develop, implement, and execute program office operating instructions, as required
• Develop, implement, and execute a program sustainment strategy
• Assist the Government with management of DMSMS issues

Skills you will need...:

• Must have an active and transferable DoD security clearance with current investigation at the required level.  Must be able to maintain the required clearance.

• Advanced Degree (MA/MS) (ABET accredited) and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD
• OR, BA/BS degree (ABET accredited), and 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD
• OR, 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, 8 of which must be in the DoD.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the design, development, and integration of aircraft hydraulic/pneumatic/mechanical systems, with 2 years of overseeing design and development of engineering projects.
• Must have experience accomplishing AW loads, stress, and weight and balance analysis in support of systems integration.
• Must provide highly technical expertise and guidance in solving complex engineering problems, perform in all phases of hardware design, development, integration/implementation, and analysis
• Must plan and conduct engineering feasibility studies for the design improvement modifications and implementation of advanced technologies
• Must develop standards and guidelines for tasks being performed including the generation of TACC or the modification of such criteria in the MACC and develop structural and corrosion repairs.

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