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Cummings Aerospace Inc

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Cummings Aerospace Inc · Arlington, Virginia, United States

Full-timeOn site5-10 yrsListed as no visa sponsorshipDefense and Space Manufacturing
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In short

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will develop mechanical designs, drawings, and structural analyses for aerospace systems. They will also collaborate with engineering teams and customers to support the hardware development life cycle and design reviews.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Mechanical EngineeringSolidWorksCREOCADStructural AnalysisAerospace SystemsHardware IntegrationDesign Reviews

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Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess at least 8 years of experience with complex aerospace systems. Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks or CREO and an active Secret clearance are required.

About the employer

Cummings Aerospace

Quality Driven—Customer Focused

Cummings Aerospace is a Native American Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) founded in 2009 by Sheila Cummings, President & CEO. We apply aerospace system development competencies to deliver integrated affordable engineering solutions to our customers. Our capabilities encompass Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), modeling and simulation (M&S), software engineering, mechanical & electrical design, advanced manufacturing, and Quality, Safety & Mission Assurance (QSMA).

INDUSTRY
Defense and Space Manufacturing
COMPANY
Privately Held
FOUNDED
2009
HEADQUARTERS
Huntsville, Alabama
SIZE
51-200on LinkedIn
OFFICES
4 on LinkedIn
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Does it sponsor visas?
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Listed as 5-10 years.

The posting, in full

The Senior Mechanical Engineer position is a full-time exempt position. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible to develop mechanical designs and/or drawings, performing structural analysis, and support manufacturing and hardware integration for a broad range of aerospace systems. The individual will report to the Program Manager.

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Overview

The Senior Mechanical Engineer position is a full-time exempt position. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible to develop mechanical designs and/or drawings, performing structural analysis, and support manufacturing and hardware integration for a broad range of aerospace systems. The individual will report to the Program Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Develop mechanical designs and/or drawings to support the hardware development life cycle based on system requirements
  • Collaborate with the program engineering team or customer to develop mechanical system requirements
  • Perform structural analysis of mechanical designs to validate system performance requirements
  • Develop presentation materials of design solutions, methodologies, trade studies, etc., for design reviews
  • Interface with the engineering and manufacturing team on the development of hardware solutions
  • Produce engineering products in support of customer requirements.
  • Support program meetings and reviews as required.
  • Support other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

  • BS degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
  • 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience with complex aerospace systems required.
  • Highly proficient with SolidWorks, CREO or other CAD software.
  • Experience with formal design reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR
  • Demonstrated experience and an ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and with other engineers collaboratively.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Clearance

  • Secret Clearance Required. Top Secret clearance Preferred.

Location

  • Arlington, VA

Cummings Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cummings Aerospace complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Cummings Aerospace expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Cummings Aerospace’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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