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Mechanical Systems Engineer - Actuators
San Jose, California, United States
full-timeseniorAerospace
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Description
You will lead the design, integration, and validation of high-performance electromechanical actuators for our prototype aircraft, working across electrical, controls, and thermal domains to deliver an optimized integrated system.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience in actuated mechanism or electromechanical system design
- Understanding of actuator mechanical design including motors, geartrains, bearings, brakes, housings, sensors
- Proficiency in GD&T, kinematic analysis, FEA (Siemens NX, ANSYS), and materials selection
- Experience with structural analysis (static, modal, buckling, fatigue)
Responsibilities
- Lead design and development of flight-critical electromechanical actuation systems from concept through flight testing
- Perform trade studies to optimize system architecture and mass
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (actuator controller, flight controls, GNC, power systems, etc.)
- Develop test plans and test benches for component development and qualification
- Lead design reviews and drive cross-functional projects with manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and test engineering
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