Mechanical Engineer III - Actuation (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Burbank, California, United States. Must be a US Person under ITAR rules.

Salary: Mechanical Engineer III: $129,400–$154,400 per year. Mechanical Engineer II: $108,200–$129,900 per year.

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components for the aerospace and defense markets, including aircraft brake control systems and cabin actuation solutions.

What you will do

• Design new and modify existing mechanical and hydraulic components for aircraft brake control systems and other hydro-mechanical products.
• Lead new product design projects from requirements definition through concept, detailed design, manufacturing, testing, and qualification.
• Perform stress, fatigue, fluid dynamics, tolerance stack-up, reliability, and Failure Modes and Effects analyses.
• Prepare, review, and approve product definition, verification, test, and failure analysis documentation.
• Monitor testing, analyze performance data, and support design reviews with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Manage supplier technical requirements and provide technical support while delivering projects within budget and schedule constraints.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–7+ years of experience in the aerospace industry; experience in other industries developing and manufacturing complex hydraulics and electromechanical components may be considered instead.
• Experience designing major aircraft actuation and distribution components or systems, including hydraulic valves, actuators, and electromechanical devices.
• Thorough knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 standards, tolerance analysis, and computer-aided 3D design.
• Knowledge of fundamental engineering analyses, including fluid dynamics, mechanical design for hydraulic components, systems, and pressure vessels.
• Working knowledge of practical manufacturing techniques, quality assurance requirements, and factors affecting product and program costs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to organize, prepare, and present materials to customers, suppliers, and company management.
• Knowledge of office tools.
• Must be a US Person under ITAR rules.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of analytical tools such as SolidWorks and its analysis suite.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance beginning the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off accruing from the first day and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement after 90 days of employment.
• Lean manufacturing practices, operational excellence, and a safe, drug-free workplace.