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Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

The Structures Company
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$83 - $95/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 14 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct rotor dynamics analysis to predict critical speed, create whirl speed maps or Campbell diagrams, and predict displacement, force, and moment due to imbalance.

  • Apply 1D Beam based FEA technique and use FEA software such as ANSYS APDL and ANSYS Workbench for mechanical design engineering.

  • Manage mechanical design projects in aerospace environments, including leading design reviews, conducting risk assessments, and mentoring engineering teams.

Job description

JOB TITLE: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ
PAY RATE: $83.00-95.00/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

  • Job Type: Contract (8 months with potential for extension)

  • Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

  • Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

  • Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

  • Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

  • Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

  • Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

  • Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

  • Conducts rotor dynamics analysis to predict critical speed, create whirl speed maps or Campbell diagrams, and predict displacement, force, and moment due to imbalance.

  • Applies 1D Beam based FEA technique for rotor dynamics and shafting structural analyses.

  • Uses FEA software including ANSYS APDL and ANSYS Workbench for mechanical design engineering.

  • Conducts mechanical design engineering within aerospace industries focusing on complex component and system design.

  • Leads design reviews, conducts risk assessments, and mentors engineering teams effectively.

  • Manages mechanical design projects in aerospace environments.

  • Applies knowledge of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and design standards including AS9100 and MIL-STD.

  • Performs design for manufacturability and tolerance analysis for mechanical systems.

  • Utilizes mechanical testing methodologies for product validation.

  • Applies systems engineering principles for cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.

  • Extensive Rotor Dynamics experience in mechanical design engineering within aerospace or related industries.

  • Proficiency in FEA software such as ANSYS APDL or ANSYS Workbench.

  • Proficiency in 1D Beam based FEA technique for rotor dynamics analysis.

  • Experience conducting rotor dynamics analysis to predict critical speed, create whirl speed maps or Campbell diagrams, and predict displacement, force, and moment due to imbalance.

  • Proven leadership experience in managing mechanical design projects in aerospace environments.

  • Knowledge of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and design standards such as AS9100 and MIL-STD.

  • Experience with design for manufacturability, tolerance analysis, and mechanical testing methodologies.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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