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Overview:

Signalink a dynamic, small defense contractor committed to excellence in providing advanced defense solutions. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead mechanical engineering activities throughout the lifecycle of aircraft modification, system integration, and aerospace engineering projects supporting U.S. Army aviation programs.
• Serve as a senior technical contributor and subject matter expert in mechanical design, aircraft integration, engineering analysis, and technical problem resolution.
• Lead the development, analysis, and documentation of mechanical designs for aircraft systems, components, structures, equipment, and installations.
• Develop and review engineering reports, calculations, analyses, drawings, specifications, technical data packages, and other engineering deliverables in accordance with program and customer requirements.
• Lead mechanical design and integration efforts for aircraft modifications, including equipment installation, structural interfaces, mounting provisions, mechanical interfaces, and associated aircraft systems.
• Perform and review engineering analyses related to structural integrity, mechanical interfaces, equipment installation, weight and balance, environmental considerations, vibration, loads, and system performance.
• Lead the development and review of engineering substantiation supporting aircraft modification, airworthiness, safety, qualification, verification, and validation activities.
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings, specifications, technical data, parts lists, military standards, and applicable industry standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary technical efforts involving mechanical, electrical, systems, manufacturing, configuration management, quality, and other engineering disciplines.
• Work directly with government customers, vendors, suppliers, and engineering partners to define requirements, resolve technical issues, and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Lead design reviews, engineering change activities, technical investigations, and resolution of complex design and integration issues.
• Review and technically assess engineering analyses, drawings, models, calculations, and technical products developed by other engineers.
• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and guidance to mid-level and less experienced engineers.
• Support proposal development, engineering estimates, technical planning, trade studies, and other business development activities as needed.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of mechanical engineering processes, tools, standards, and best practices.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited college or university; master's degree preferred.
• 8-15 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering, aerospace, military aviation, aircraft modification, or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading mechanical engineering activities for complex aerospace, defense, or military systems.
• Extensive experience with mechanical design, 3D CAD modeling, engineering analysis, and aircraft system integration.
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze complex mechanical engineering problems and develop technically sound recommendations.
• Experience developing and reviewing engineering documentation supporting aircraft modification, airworthiness, safety, qualification, verification, and validation activities.
• Strong technical writing, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Up to 10% travel.

Preferred Experience and Knowledge

• Advanced experience with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD and engineering design software.
• Experience supporting U.S. Army aviation programs, particularly rotary-wing aircraft.
• Experience with UH-60 or other Army aviation platforms.
• Experience with aircraft modification, installation design, system integration, sustainment, or engineering change activities.
• Strong understanding of aircraft mechanical and structural interfaces, equipment mounting, aircraft installations, and mechanical system integration.
• Familiarity with Army aviation standards, military specifications, technical manuals, and DoD engineering processes.
• Experience supporting airworthiness and structural substantiation, including development or review of engineering analyses and technical justification.
• Experience with technical data packages, engineering change proposals, configuration-controlled documentation, and installation drawings.
• Experience working directly with government customers, Program Executive Offices, Aviation and Missile Command organizations, or defense contractors.
• Experience providing technical leadership on proposals, engineering studies, trade studies, or program-level technical planning.

What We Offer:

Our industry-leading benefits package goes above and beyond competitive salary commensuration for those just beginning their career and seasoned professionals alike. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full coverage medical insurance, multiple retirement plan options, short and long term disability, life insurance, and work/life benefits including career development and recognition programs. Other perks we offer are flexible work schedules, company-sponsored events, and educational assistance.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants:

Signalink, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online systems and need accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address to contact us about your interest in employment athrsupport@sgi-hq.us.

Company Overview:

Founded in 2005, Signalink is an SBA certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in Engineering Design and Development, Prototyping, and Systems Integration to the Department of Defense, Aerospace, and Commercial Industries.

AS9100D with ISO 9001:2015 certified with a commitment to excellence, Signalink provides the very best Information Engineering, Technical Solutions & Services and Operations support to our customers cost effectively and efficiently. We will accomplish everything we do in an ethical, honest, and professional manner.

Signalink, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit, based factors