JOB SUMMARY:

The Mechanical Engineer must be a highly motivated, hands-on, self-driven team player that has the ability to perform in a dynamic prototyping environment. The preferred candidate will be able to bring a fresh perspective to the design team and have a strong desire for innovation. The preferred candidate will be a Mechanical Engineer with broad technical knowledge base to support the development and structural design of all facets of the flight simulator platform. The Mechanical Engineer reports to the Manager of Mechanical Engineering.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical, Physics, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Less than 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to obtain security clearance required
• Familiarity with:
• Design engineering techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of 3D CAD parts, assembly models and 2D drawing packages. Solidworks experience and certification required.
• Design for Manufacturing best practices including material selection, production processes, quality control, material costs and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Welding, machining, sheet metal, composite, 3D printing, fastening manufacturing/fabrication processes a plus.
• Finite element analysis a plus
• High degree of mechanical aptitude with ability to understand complex machinery both from a theoretical and practical standpoint
• Must have experience specifying proper manufacturing processes for new design fabrication including machining, welding, and sheet metal fabrication
• Must have experience with detailed mechanical mechanism design including specifying bearings, gears, pullies, press fits, tolerancing, motors, couplings, and fasteners
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once
• Able to quickly adapt to change
• Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.
• Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information .
  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
  Recruiting Timeline: Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2025. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.

• Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain electro-mechanical products, systems, and processes to support new and existing commercial and military aircraft flight simulator trainers.
• Create new component parts, assemblies, and production drawings in 3D Solidworks CAD software
• Alters and/or modify designs to meet specified functional and operational performance requirements
• Confer with peers and stakeholders to implement new designs, resolve system operation errors, and implement procedures
• Review and evaluate existing mechanical design drawings and specifications
• Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of your designs to ensure that equipment and systems are installed and functioning according to specifications
• Create and present design engineering data for internal and customer design reviews
• Research and analyze data, such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
• Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule, and supply of materials required to maintain equipment and systems in prescribed condition
• Assist with cost estimation and preparation of contract documents
• Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects
• Keep current on future technologies and products to determine where and how such products can be incorporated into designs