Internship Labview Software Engineer Jobs in Tucson, AZ

Design Engineer I – Hydraulic Valves & Mechanisms

Sargent Aerospace & Defense is a premier global supplier of custom engineered, high quality products to the Aerospace and Defense Industries. Sargent holds a leadership position in this highly competitive environment as a result of its commitment to investment in people, technology, facilities, new products, processes and equipment. Sargent is comprised of two market focused groups: Sargent OEM Group and Sargent Aftermarket Services Group. This group structure allows Sargent to provide focused, customized solutions to the market segments served, while leveraging Sargent’s organizational strengths across every business unit.

Sargent Aerospace & Defense products are found on many major Commercial and Military aircraft in operation worldwide. Products and systems include hydraulic actuation and valve systems, locking actuators, steering metering control valves, fuse pins, hot forged bolts, pneumatic ducting and valve seals, tubing system alignment joints, engine hot section and structural components, airframe components, shock strut bearings, PTFE lined spherical bearings and broad component maintenance, overhaul, spares logistics and power-by-the-hour support services.

Sargent is also a major supplier of hydraulic components to the US Navy on all Nuclear Class Submarine programs. Products and systems in this product line include directional control valves, flow control valves, metering valves, restrictor valves, check valves, and electro-hydraulic servo valves. This product line, called the Marine product line, emphasizes stringent adherence to customer technical requirements while delivering a highly reliable product to withstand demanding in-service applications.

Sargent has an immediate opening for a Hydraulics Design Engineer to support the Marine product line.

Purpose & Scope:

The Design Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager and is responsible for applying the principles and theories of science, engineering, and mathematics to solve technical problems in design, manufacturing, research & development, sales, inspection, and maintenance. The employee in this role will collaborate with peers within all the key business units to provide a robust & timely solution to the customers’ current and future design challenges.

Enhance your technical skills while working closely with management and the rest of the team on multiple projects.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety is the foundation of daily work through vigilance and accountability.
• Perform engineering analysis (stress, FEA, fatigue) and apply problem-solving methods to support new product development and/or sustaining production of existing designs.
• Create new designs for conformance to customer requirements & and proper application of engineering principles.
• Apply, evaluate, and optimize Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to facilitate inspection and manufacturing.
• Write test plans and test reports in support of new programs to demonstrate compliance to customer specifications.
• Interact with customers to clarify design intent and technical requirements.
• Maintain accurate, orderly project records, including design and test data, customer specifications, directives, etc.
• Direct designers & drafters in design concepts and optimization to meet strict deadlines.
• Provide engineering assistance on development and qualification test programs.
• Provide engineering assistance to members on the Material Review Board (MRB) to facilitate disposition of non-conforming products.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA), ANSYS preferred.
• Familiarity with Geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T).
• Working knowledge of 3D modeling software (Pro/Engineer or CREO preferred).
• Excellent writing, presentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent MS Office skills.
• Mathcad, MATLAB, and/or LabVIEW software familiarity.
• Self-starter who demonstrates a sense of urgency in meeting customer expectations and delivering results.
• Ability to investigate, diagnose and resolve complex technical problems and communicate in clear simple terms.
• Attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of this position.
• Must be US Citizen

Preferred Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Highly Valued - Work experience directly related to hydraulic and/or electromechanical component design and/or manufacture & test (servos, actuators, control valves, manifolds, etc...)
• Highly Valued - Familiarity with electronic and/or hydraulic control system design.
• Prior ANSYS and CREO experience.
• Prior solid mechanics background.
• Prior experience using MATLAB, Simulink or similar coding languages.
• Prior exposure to common machining practices and/or metal forming methods & processes.
• Familiarity with fatigue analysis, fastener analysis, and material & process control.
• Electrical and/or Mechanical hands-on aptitude displayed through personal hobbies/projects.
• Familiarity with DMAIC (or equivalent) problem solving methodology.

ITAR Requirement:

Due to ITAR regulations, this position requires that the employee must be a U.S. Citizen.

Quality Requirement:

Employees will participate in understanding, implementing and maintaining the Company Quality Policy in accordance with AS-9100 and/or ISO-9001 requirements.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

The employee will be required to move throughout the building to collect, handle and process production parts.

Join the Sargent Legacy in Securing Our Future

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC/RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. RBC currently has 56 facilities, of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and the market capitalization is approximately $6.2 billion.

In 2015, RBC acquired Sargent Aerospace and Defense.

Founded in 1920, Sargent Aerospace & Defense leverages 100 years of expertise as a premier global supplier of precision engineered customized components that directly contributes to the safe operation of countless commercial and military aircraft, rotorcraft, submarines and land-based vehicles.

At Sargent, our mission is to secure our future by making the challenging a reality. We achieve this by delivering high quality products and services that meet customer requirements and exceed customer expectations through employee development, customer focus and continual improvement.

Sargent’s continuing investment in people, assets, technology, and process quality ensures excellence and is integral to the company’s commitment to customers and their end-users. As we grow, we will continue to root our culture through our core values of Integrity, Respects & Values People, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Results Focus and Continual Improvement.

Company Benefits Include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus platforms
• Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time
• 401k Savings & Investment Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• HSA/FSA
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Accident/Hospital/Critical Care Plans
• Pet Insurance

• Gym & Rideshare Incentives
• Legal Insurance/Identity Theft
• Flexible Schedules
  • 3 & 4-day work week
  • ½ day Fridays

Dedication to our core values. Our must haves…

• Integrity - We do the right thing the right way. Our ideal candidate is ethical, honest in all interactions, delivers good news and bad, and follows through on commitments. Key Skills & Abilities is fair, credible, confidential, fiscally responsible and accountable for decisions and actions.
• Respects and Values People - We encourage and bring out the potential of others. Our ideal candidate embraces diversity, recognizes and supports the accomplishments, talents and development of others. Key Skills & Abilities is committed to the building of strong relationships and creates an environment of trust and mutual respect.
• Customer Focus - We act with excellence in each and every interaction. Our ideal candidate builds strong internal/external customer relationships and goes above and beyond to deliver high quality products and services on time, every time. Key Skills & Abilities is responsive with strong customer service skills, product and job knowledge to provide excellent customer satisfaction.
• Teamwork - We are better together. Our ideal candidate is inclusive, engaged and collaborative, sharing information, ideas and experiences to accomplish goals, improve decision making and leverage capabilities. Key Skills & Abilities is a dependable team player, demonstrated through attendance and punctuality, works well with others and has strong communication skills (both oral & written) to keep all stakeholders informed.
• Results Focus - We focus on the outcome, not the obstacle. Our ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic with a results/performance driven track record in a fast paced, changing and challenging environment. Key Skills & Abilities is adaptable, works with a sense of urgency and high level of initiative and demonstrates a commitment to quality with attention to detail.
• Continual Improvement - We encourage and drive innovation. Our ideal candidate must be naturally curious, passionate and never satisfied with the status quo. Key Skills & Abilities is innovative and has a problem-solving mindset that provides and implements CI ideas.

EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled