Mechanical System Design & Analysis Engineer 1
Training Systems & Government Services has an immediate need for an entry-level Engineer to support various trainer design and modification activities. Engineer will support the mechanical design team for design, providing requirements to suppliers, integration and test of simulated crew stations. The Engineer will work closely with a multi-disciplined team to support design, test and implement solutions in the existing trainer suite. Engineer will work with customer on requirements and solutions to issues related to upgrade. Engineering activities will include but will not be limited to support of requirements development, analysis, design, hardware specification creation, manufacturing data development, hardware development and integration of flight crew training devices for government and commercial customers. Current projects include development and upgrades to training devices utilized in support of the following programs, AH64D Longbow Apache Helicopter, F-15 Eagle, F/A-18 Super Hornet, F-16 Falcon, F-22 Raptor, P-8A Poseidon, and T-45 Goshawk.
Successful Candidate should be familiar with design elements required to support the design of the following (using a Computer Aided Design (CAD) system): equipment cabinet layout and packaging, electrical equipment packing, mechanism design, visual system structures, Control mechanisms, maintenance trainer packing and structure, crew station trainer packing and structure, basic structure design, mechanical engineering design tools. Some basic knowledge of Solid Modeling Software (i.e. Unigraphics, SolidWorks, Catia, etc.) is also desired. Drafting skills are also required.
Competencies
General• Adaptability
Tries to understand changes in work-group tasks, situations, and the department as well as the logic or basis for change; occasionally seeks information about changes affecting their individual job. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow work group members. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.
• Continuous Improvement
With guidance from others, reviews routine processes to identify gaps between requirements and current outputs within own work group. Generally identifies potential conditions that contribute to gaps or key variances; tries to explore relationships between conditions and effects; distinguishes causes from symptoms and identifies causes. Occasionally generates basic ideas for solutions; analyzes the effect or impact of each solution on own work group; selects appropriate solutions. Generally tests solutions; gathers feedback on effectiveness; reviews impact on baseline measures; modifies solutions as appropriate to ensure effectiveness.
• Customer Focus
Understands customers and their needs and considers such factors in the completion of day-to-day job tasks and responsibilities; supports more experienced employees as required to develop and sustain productive customer relationships; uses available information to understand customer related circumstances, problems, and needs; considers how day-to-day actions will affect customers; responds quickly to help more experienced employees meet customer needs and resolve problems.
• Work Standards
Strives to achieve a high level of quality, productivity of service based on criteria established by direct supervisor. Dedicates required time and energy to assignments or tasks to ensure that no aspect of the work is neglected; works to overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments. Accepts responsibility for outcomes of one's work; admits mistakes and refocuses efforts when appropriate.
Technical• Analysis/Design Optimization
Basic ability to evaluate complex vehicles and systems from a multitude of perspectives. Includes the ability to apply figures of merit and integrated optimization tools. Ability to perform multi-disciplinary trade studies to evaluate configuration alternatives for functional and spatial integration.
• Computer Aided Design Tools
Basic knowledge of computer aided design tools and systems (e.g., computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), computer aided three dimensional interactive (CATIA), Mentor Graphics, Unigraphics). Able to manipulate data sets, (e.g., compare CATIA to measurement data, create stereo lithography files).
• Design Concepts & Techniques
Basic knowledge of design concepts and techniques (e.g., concurrent engineering, Design for Manufacture/Assembly [DFM/A]).
• Drawings/Data Sys and Models
Basic knowledge of drawings, data systems and models associated with supported systems/platforms.
• Manufacturing Methods
Basic knowledge of manufacturing, methods, fabrication processes (e.g., forming, stamping, machining, heat treatment, machines/machine tools, cutting tools and fluids, N/C programming, instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems). Ability to select the best method of producing parts, tools or assemblies.
• Mech/Elec Design Tech
Basic understanding of mechanical and/or electrical design techniques (e.g., machine and mechanisms design, sheet metal design, equipment installation design, wire harness design, control systems design). Knowledge of computer aided design tools and systems (e.g., PSpice, AutoCAD, CATIA, Unigraphics).
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience' section of this requisition?
Typical Education/Experience
Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Other Job related information
Requires the ability to support a team of mechanical engineers on multiple projects. Provide support for requirements analysis and decomposition, system design of mechanical hardware. Investigate and provide technical data to lead engineer. Support planning, schedules and design team to produce technical work responsive to requirements within budget. Requires good communication skills, ability to effectively work with multiple programs, various engineering disciplines. Knowledge of flight training and maintenance training devices is desired. Must include GPA to be considered.
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Global Services & Support
- Program Training Systems & Services
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Entry
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 04/02/2012
