Design Engineer

Overview

Calspan Systems - Advanced Solutions is a trusted partner to the DoD, NASA and the aerospace & defense industry providing specialized expertise and high quality ground and flight test systems with a focus on hypersonics. We are looking for a full time Design Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities Listed Below – Compensation and position level commensurate with education and experience.

• Partner with Senior Engineer to research and analyze data such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
• Produce the design and analysis for assigned projects and provides assistance to the engineers and scientists
• Assist with system design and analysis tasks using various classical methods and engineering codes/tools
• Partners with Lead Engineer to support customer status meetings and reviews for assigned projects

Qualifications

Preferred Education / Experience:

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
• 5 years of experience
• Experience in structural and thermal analysis and composite structures or additive manufacturing

Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

• Working knowledge of mechanical design techniques, drawing checking, drafting standards, and geometric dimensioning and tolerance
• Previous exposure to machining and fabrication processes, interaction with shop personnel, and familiarity with manufacturing techniques are required
• Experience in developing complex machined parts and assemblies
• Knowledge of metal machining and joining
• Skilled in Creo or Solidworks
• Experience with design and analysis of ramjet and scramjet engines and related system design and analysis a plus
• Familiarity with engineering analysis codes for engine flowpath, cycle analysis, and aero-thermal loads development a plus.
• Ramjet/scramjet test experience, experience with high-speed vehicle design, propulsion integration and/or trajectory analysis and optimization codes a plus.
• US citizenship required to obtain/maintain a DOD security clearance

Benefits Package: Our goal is to provide Calspan employees and their families with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k) company match on first 4%, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Universal Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program and Educational Assistance Reimbursement.

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.