Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Support at Cruz Associates Inc – Newport News, Virginia

Scope: Provides Mechanical and/or Aerospace Engineering analysis and support services for multiple Army and Special Operations aircraft and their associated mission equipment. Successful performance requires professional knowledge of engineering theories, principles and disciplines that encompass design, development, test and evaluation, certification, qualification, modification, fabrication, installation, integration test and evaluation, fielding, flight operations, sustainment, and continuous airworthiness of a total aircraft system package is required to attain program goals. Areas of focus are Airframe design (static and dynamic analysis); Vibrational data collection (resonance) and analysis; Finite Element Analysis; Laboratory/bench test development and testing; Producing structural reports suitable for airworthiness approval; Supporting flight testing by developing instrumentation plans and interpreting flight test data.

Responsibilities:

• Develops / reviews Mechanical and / or Aerospace engineering analyses and test documentation to accept multiple stress/test plans/reports for multiple aircraft projects.
• Evaluates airframe structural components and products by designing and conducting research programs applying knowledge of flight loads, stress, thermal, and aerodynamic considerations.
• Confirms system and product specifications by designing feasibility and testing methods, testing properties.
• Assures system and product quality by evaluating testing methods; testing finished product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
• Performs engineering design evaluations.
• Identifies and assists with documentation of functional requirements for assigned projects.
• Analyzes research and development plans.
• Conducts research for system-related information as directed.
• Participates in design reviews, technical meetings, and briefings.
• Identifies potential risks and appropriate courses of action should technical issues arise, or user requirements change.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical and/or Aerospace Engineering.
• Currency in computer aided software design systems. (i.e., Parametric Technology Pro-Engineer/CREO CAD) is desirable.
• Secret or Interim Secret security clearance is required.