Senior Mechanical Engineer

About The Role

As a Sr. Mechanical Engineer at Whisper Aero, you will function as the turbomachinery subject-matter expert. This role involves working closely with the team to identify high-level needs for propulsors, test equipment, and future projects. The successful candidate will be adept at both hands-on work and computer-based tasks, with a keenness to ask questions and build new insights.

What You’ll Do

• Spearhead the development of advanced turbomachinery components, utilizing your expertise in mechanical design and prototyping to innovate in air propulsion technology.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the Mechanical Engineering team, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing in turbomachinery and related fields.
• Oversee and lead design review sessions, ensuring all designs meet technical specifications and align with Whisper Aero's strategic goals.
• Create and implement specialized analysis tools to enhance design evaluation and decision-making processes within the engineering team.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to address complex engineering challenges, ensuring seamless integration of designs with overall system requirements.
• Stay updated with industry advancements, applying new insights to continually improve design methodologies and project execution

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) with at least 10 years of work experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in turbomachinery and/or rotating assemblies.
• Knowledge in airfoil design, analysis, testing, and erosion protection.
• Familiarity with rotating part fatigue, lifing, and damage tolerance analysis.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Proficient with GD&T per ASME Y14.
• Strong knowledge of stress analysis.
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in designing electric motors, electromechanical systems, bearings, and/or seals.
• Analyzing rotordynamics and/or aeroelasticity.
• Designing for processes like injection molding, additive manufacturing, and composites.
• Advanced FEA analysis skills (non-linear, modal, automated analyses, topology optimization, etc.).
• Experience with schedule, cost, and risk management in engineering projects.
• Proficiency in PDM tools for CAD data management.