Senior Mechanical Engineer

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We offer 100% employer-paid benefits and an opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies in a dynamic team!

Acutronic is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Austin, TX. In this role, you will have broad responsibility and ownership of New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from proposal through qualification testing and production support. Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering principles, with a focus on designing, testing, and optimizing electromechanical actuators for use in aerospace and defense applications.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Your Roles/Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed mechanical design of EM actuation systems including:
  • Gearing and bearing design and analysis
  • Structural analysis
  • Analysis and specification of ancillary EM components (clutches, brakes, position sensors, etc.)
  • Tolerance stack-up of precision assemblies
• Support proposal efforts in a fast-paced aerospace environment
• Creation and ownership of CAD models
• Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) (structural and thermal)
• Create detailed component and assembly drawings

Your Profile/Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university, required
• Master's Degree in Engineering, preferred
• At least ten years of engineering experience, required
• Professional, customer centric attitude and communication

We Offer:

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k match
• Company-paid holidays and Paid Time-Off
• 9/80 schedule

Position Type/Physical Demands:

• Work is generally performed in an office environment
• 10-15% domestic travel required to support customer / supplier

About Acutronic:
The Acutronic Group has a proud history of building technologies and teams that are crucial to the aerospace, defense, and transportation industries.

Acutronic's Aerospace Components Divison manufactures specialty components for use on uncrewed aerial vehicles, land defense applications, and missile systems. These products are used on next-generation aerospace programs and include a range of electric power systems, servo-actuators, micro-turbines, and Hybrid-Electric-Propulsion-Systems. We offer standard products and excel at designing highly customized solutions for demanding mission requirements.

The Acutronic Group employs approximately 300 employees across sites in Austin, Texas; Baltimore, Maryland; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Switzerland; Germany; France; and India.

Acutronic Actuation Inc.
1100 East Howard Lane, Austin, TX 78753
acutronic.com
+1 737 212 9013

Acutronic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] or phone 412.926.1200.