MECHANICAL ENGINEER (MID)

THE COMPANY

For over 40 years, Aero Simulation, Inc. (ASI) has provided quality flight training devices to the US Military. ASI has successfully built numerous training systems with a primary focus on aircrew and maintenance training systems. Our current programs include, but are not limited to, the B-1 Training Systems (Air Force), E-2D Training Systems (Navy), CH-53E Training Devices (USMC), IMOMS (Coast Guard), Navigation, Seamanship, Shiphandling Trainer – NSST (Navy). To learn more about ASI visit Programs — Aero Simulation, Inc.

ASI is a 100% employee-owned engineering and manufacturing company committed to supporting the nation’s warfighters. Being 100% employee-owned directly impacts our culture: it drives our decision-making, motivates our teams, increases our productivity, improves retention and contributes to the future success of our company. Our culture is one where we work hard for our clients and for each other – and we have fun collaborating, sharing experience and expertise, and learning along the way. We strive to deliver exceptional quality, elevate client relationships, and enrich the careers and lives of our employee-owners. As Employee-Owners, we are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the company.

In addition to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), we offer a flexible work environment, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, industry competitive compensation, and superior benefits to include medical, dental, 401k and more!

ASI is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality, service and to fostering a community of support for each and every member of the team. To learn more about this opportunity, keep reading!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the mechanical design of simulated training devices and can perform in a dynamic prototyping environment. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated, self-driven, hands-on, and a team player with a broad technical knowledge of mechanical design. This includes structural frames (weldments), sheet metal, control loading, component design, assemblies, and drawings. The primary mechanical design and analysis tool is Solidworks. On occasion, existing designs documented in AutoCAD or other CAD programs will be used as a baseline and updated using those programs. Works with vendors and suppliers, creates and presents designs, and mentors junior engineers for successful solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with Systems and Electrical Engineering to gather a comprehensive view for the design and development of new training systems in accordance with Government/Industry standards and Customer specifications
• Review, evaluate, research, and design to contractual specifications. Creates or modifies designs that meet the specified functional and performance requirements
• Produce mechanical designs and details that are manufacturable, ergonomic, reliable, and maintainable
• Create new parts, assemblies, and drawings in SolidWorks
• Work with and mentor mechanical engineers and drafters of multiple levels to develop comprehensive and cohesive mechanical designs
• Create and present mechanical material to support customer meetings including requirement reviews, design reviews, and physical configuration audits
• Provide support to manufacturing in the form of resolving design and documentation issues during production phases, and documenting changes by creating engineering change documents
• Communicate effectively and work closely with the mechanical CAD team to generate detail, assembly, installation, modification drawings
• Assist with preparation and cost estimation of new proposals
• Oversee assembly, modifications, and installations of your design
• Review designs for future enhancements

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.