Mechanical Engineer Level 2 at Insitu in Hood River, Oregon

Job Description:

At Insitu, a Boeing company, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

At Insitu, a Boeing company, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Job Description Summary

Insitu, a non-fully integrated subsidiary of The Boeing Company, is an integrated information and technology company, pioneering in the design, development, production, and operation of high performance, cost-effective unmanned aircraft systems. We exist to pioneer and innovate products and services that positively impact people's lives and change the course of history.

To reach our full potential as a business, we imagine and create much more than products with wings. On a daily basis, our Vision and Mission guide us, while our cultural pillars - Pioneer | Perform | Unite | Care - inform our decisions in all that we do, and aspire to do.

Insitu is looking for critical, analytical problem-solvers to join our mechanical engineering team. Engineering is at the core of our products and provides technical development and support for all our products and services - our engineers are vital to getting our aircraft off the ground and delivering superior products to customers.

Mechanical Engineers:

• Design mechanical / electromechanical products and systems


• Evaluate customer requirements, conduct trade studies, perform make/buy assessments and develop design criteria


• Specify system components or product modifications


• Conduct engineering analysis and generate risk mitigation plans and strategies


• Creates proof of concept and performs modeling/CAD analysis and prototype development.


• Develop vendor technical requirements and monitor vendor performance to plan


• Develop and deliver design review packages


• Develop technical drawings and design specification documentation


• Conduct verification/validation analysis to include feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems


• Document engineering design development outcome and analysis


• Establish test plan/procedures, execute / monitor tests, document outcomes and confirm design requirements


• Perform root cause analysis of identified deficiencies and enact corrective actions


• Assess / analyze operational events. Investigate equipment failures and diagnose faulty operation.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with CAE tools for solid modeling, FEA, and drafting.


• Ability to apply mechanical engineering theory to practical designs.


• Design for Manufacturability experience; knowledge of common metallic manufacturing and fabrication processes, materials science, and prototyping techniques employed to create cost efficient, simple, reliable designs. Hands-on aptitude.


• Experience specifying, designing and controlling mechanical, fluid and electrical component and system interfaces.


• Ability to derive component and subsystem test requirements from system documentation, test plans, internal collaboration and external customers.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to engage and proactively support a cross-functional team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Solidworks experience


• Knowledge of environmental, structural and vibratory test techniques, methods, equipment and instrumentation


• Experience developing and maturing initial concepts through final validation / pre-production


• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning & tolerance


• Knowledge of polymer composite material design and common manufacturing techniques


• Knowledge of domestic and international regulations (e.g. FAA or DOD regulations) on the certification of test articles/vehicles to assure compliance of design

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

2-4 years in an engineering classification with a Bachelor's degree or 0-2 years' experience in an engineering classification with a Master's degree.

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity: Insitu's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation and benefits and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity: Insitu's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation and benefits and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.