Mechanical Engineer

 Duluth, GA (Onsite) | Aerospace & Avionics

 9/80 Schedule Available – Every Other Friday Off

At Universal Avionics, we develop advanced avionics, enhanced vision systems, and intelligent cockpit technologies that improve aviation safety and situational awareness worldwide.

For over 40 years, Universal Avionics has been a trusted innovator in aerospace technology, supporting commercial airlines, business aviation, cargo operations, and special mission aircraft around the globe.

We're looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer that will help design and develop sophisticated electronic and opto-mechanical systems used in mission-critical aerospace environments.

This is not a routine CAD role, but an opportunity to solve complex engineering challenges that directly support the future of aviation technology.

Our engineers work on products that operate in demanding real-world environments where precision, reliability, thermal performance, structural integrity, and innovation truly matter.

What You’ll Do:

• Supporting requirements development through conceptual design and engineering analysis.
• Designing mechanical and opto-mechanical systems using PTC Creo.
• Performing thermal and structural analysis to ensure design reliability.
• Validating analytical models through prototype testing and mockups.
• Supporting environmental qualification testing activities.
• Supporting sustaining engineering and product improvement initiatives.
• Coordinating design activities across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Managing CAD data and engineering design documentation within Windchill environments.

Why Engineers Love Working Here:

• Meaningful Aerospace Engineering.
• Design products that support advanced avionics systems used in commercial, business, and special mission aircraft worldwide.
• Broad Technical Ownership.
• Contribute across conceptual design, analysis, prototyping, environmental qualification, and sustaining engineering activities.
• Complex Engineering Challenges
• Work on sophisticated electromechanical and opto-mechanical systems requiring strong thermal, structural, and reliability-focused design expertise.
• Collaborative Engineering Culture.
• Partner closely with Electrical, Systems, Software, Reliability, Manufacturing, and Test Engineering teams in an integrated development environment.
• Innovation with Stability.
• Experience the collaborative culture of a highly technical engineering organization backed by the global strength of Elbit Systems.
• Modern Engineering Environment-- our onsite engineering teams work in a collaborative environment designed for technical innovation, rapid problem solving, and cross-functional teamwork.

How Success Is Measured:

Success in this role includes:

• Delivering reliable, manufacturable, high-performance mechanical designs.
• Applying strong engineering judgment and analytical rigor.
• Successfully executing complex engineering assignments with minimal oversight.
• Supporting cross-functional collaboration throughout development programs.
• Contributing to product reliability, qualification success, and engineering excellence.
• Driving high-quality technical execution across the product lifecycle.

What We’re Looking For:

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of electromechanical design experience.
• Thermal and structural finite element analysis experience.
• Working knowledge of PCB assemblies, machining, and sheet metal fabrication.
• Experience working within integrated engineering project teams.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or AS9100 environments.
• Strong communication and technical collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with PTC Creo and Windchill.

Our Engineering Mindset & Core Values:

Innovation

We continuously advance aerospace technologies through creative problem solving and engineering precision.

Excellence

We prioritize quality, reliability, and disciplined execution in everything we design.

Resilience

We solve difficult engineering challenges in demanding aerospace and certification environments.

“Yes I Can” Ownership

We value engineers who take initiative, collaborate effectively, and approach challenges with accountability and adaptability.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

At Universal Avionics, your work will contribute directly to technologies that operate in real aircraft environments around the world.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Work on advanced aerospace products with meaningful mission impact.
• Solve highly technical engineering challenges.
• Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Influence real-world product performance and reliability.
• Continue growing technically within an innovative aerospace organization.

Benefits & Perks

Benefits begin on your first day as a full-time employee.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with safe harbor match within 60 days.
• 9/80 work schedule option, every other Friday off
• Vacation, sick time, and 14 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness and employee assistance programs
• And more

Work Environment

This role is based onsite in Duluth, Georgia due to the hands-on nature of hardware integration and lab collaboration. Our engineers work in a modern facility designed to support technical innovation, cross functional collaboration, and focused engineering work.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

If you are looking for engineering work that combines innovation, technical depth, and real aviation impact, we would love to hear from you.

Universal Avionics’ products and technology are subject to U.S. export laws and regulations, including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As part of our compliance process, we inquire about work authorization and citizenship status to ensure alignment with these regulations.