Aerospace Engineer - Flight Mechanics Job at Arcfield (Brook Park, Ohio)

Flight Test Engineer

This position applies engineering support in support of Air Vehicle Test and Eva...

Location

United States , Patuxent River

Salary:

82004.00 - 120000.00 USD / Year

DCS Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required
ABET accredited BS Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience required
Secret Clearance is required at Day One or the ability to obtain a secret clearance
Firsthand experience with planning, conducting, and reporting on flight tests
Must have experience in Test Engineering with experience in development, test and evaluation of aircraft weapons systems

Job Responsibility

Investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test and/or evaluate aircraft and aircraft related systems
Reviews and prepare engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation
Prepare flight cards for aircraft testing during the development and V&V phases
Prepare and present flight briefings
Prepare and communicate flight test objectives
Develop flight test profiles

Fulltime

Senior Aerospace Engineer - Flight Mechanics

Do you want to be part of a proven team working on the next generation of space ...

Location

United States , Brook Park, Ohio

Salary:

Not provided

Arcfield

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10-12 years years of applicable experience with a Bachelors of Science in an a related field, 8-10 with a Masters, 5-7 with a PhD
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance
Strong technical understanding in orbital mechanics, vehicle dynamics, GNC, aerodynamics, and rocket propulsion
Excellent capability in model development, computer programming, and data analysis
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Familiar with C/C++, Fortran, Ada, and Matlab

Job Responsibility

Develop required environmental and vehicle models and integrate them with flight software to perform nominal and Monte Carlo dispersed software guided launch vehicle trajectory simulations
Process the simulation data and perform Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) and trajectory/performance analyses to ensure compliance with mission design requirements
Interface with Launch Service Provider (LSP) personnel and resolve related technical issues in support of mission integration activities
Participate in related LSP technical reviews and support discipline analysis working group meetings
Document and present responsible IV&V activities and analyses
Provide technical support to the management as requested

Fulltime

Flight Test Instrumentation Mechanical Design Lead

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-ele...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

186240.00 - 232800.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

B.S. in Engineering
7+ years experience as Mechanical Design Engineer or Instrumentation Engineer
Experience with design and installation of hardware for flight
Experience with the routing of wires/harnesses for aircraft
Experience generating work instructions
Experience with design for manufacturing
Must be able to lift 30 lbs unassisted

Job Responsibility

Support the Design, Fabrication, Developmental Test, and Certification Efforts of Archer’s piloted eVTOL aircraft project
Perform the Mechanical Installation Design for all Flight Test Instrumentation related hardware for flight test aircraft
Support the Installation planning and liaison manufacturing for the installation of flight test instrumentation onto test aircraft in buildup and in active test
Work with internal customers and vendors to solve instrumentation and measurement related challenges
Key advisor to the Instrumentation Director regarding all aircraft instrumentation mechanical design activities
Develop processes and documentation to support the installation and maintenance of flight test instrumentation
Collaborate with the Flight Test Engineering and Certification Teams to plan and perform all required development and certification flight test activities
Collaborate with all engineering design and analysis teams to establish a comprehensive instrumentation plan including, but not limited to, monitoring of strain, temperature, vibration, pressure, airdata, ECS, etc.
Assist in designing all hardware required for flight test. For example, instrumentation racks, air data booms, aircrew interfaces, workstations, camera systems, telemetry systems, etc.
Support instrumentation technicians and Aircraft Operations Team in the implementation of instrumentation designs

Fulltime

Component Responsible Engineer

The Component Responsible Engineer is responsible for designing, building, quali...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

90000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year

Hermeus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (mechanical, aerospace, physics, materials, etc.)
Experience using CAD to design parts and assemblies
5+ years of engineering, competition team, or applied research experience related to fluids, mechanisms, or engine systems
Willingness to travel to support hardware builds and flight tests
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Positive attitude in the face of extreme technical challenges

Job Responsibility

Fully own critical flight hardware from concept to delivery
Work with system owners to architect and integrate components within engine and vehicle systems
Perform system-level architecture, sizing, and design trades
Lead system design, analysis, development testing, qualification, and production introduction of mechanical systems
Scope vehicle-level operational methods and limits to ensure reliability and personnel safety across production and operations
Make risk-conscious technical decisions aligned with program posture
Prioritize tasks to meet top-level program and company objectives

Fulltime

Director of Flight Test

Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enabl...

Location

United States , North Kingstown

Salary:

Not provided

Merlin Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
10 + years of aerospace flight test experience, with significant focus on experimental or developmental aircraft programs
Demonstrated success managing first-flight and experimental test programs for prototype aircraft
Deep knowledge of flight sciences, test instrumentation, telemetry, and data analysis specific to experimental testing
Expertise in FAA Part 21, Part 23/25, Part 27/29, or equivalent experimental certification processes
Proven leadership of multidisciplinary test teams in high-risk experimental environments
Strong technical communication skills, with the ability to brief both technical teams and executive stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Lead all experimental and prototype flight test activities, from concept through certification
Develop and execute test strategies for first flights, envelope expansion, systems validation, and performance testing
Oversee creation of flight test plans, safety risk assessments, hazard analyses, and flight readiness reviews
Partner closely with engineering teams to validate new designs, avionics, autonomy, propulsion, and control systems under test
Direct the work of test pilots, flight test engineers, instrumentation specialists, and ground crews during experimental campaigns
Ensure adherence to FAA/EASA/DoD experimental test standards and experimental certificate requirements
Manage relationships with regulatory authorities, DERs, and other stakeholders to align test programs with certification objectives
Provide leadership in accident/incident prevention, emergency response planning, and operational risk management
Present technical and program-level updates to senior leadership, partners, and certification bodies
Foster a culture of safety, innovation, and technical excellence within the test organization

What we offer

health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match

Fulltime

Senior Operations and Test Engineer

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build...

Location

United States , Atlanta, GA; Los Angeles, CA

Salary:

138550.00 - 187450.00 USD / Year

Hermeus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
3+ years of experience with mechanical, electrical and/or fluid systems
Ability to work long hours and some weekend as needed, to support critical milestones
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying maybe require to perform the functions of this positions
Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns
Must be eligible to pass Air Force background checks

Job Responsibility

Develop and standardize procedures/automation for the checkouts, integration, development testing, and taxi testing of new and flight-proven vehicles, rapidly iterating based on lessons learned
Design software and automation tools to enable autonomous vehicle operations, and to conduct vehicle system testing in ways that reduce complexity
Assist with integration and testing of flight hardware, partnering with and providing direction to highly skilled field technicians and specialists daily
Ensure test and flight readiness by reviewing test results and working with other teams to resolve off-nominal test results, collaborating with engineering staff from other departments and locations on a regular basis
Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and equipment to eliminate small scale production waste
Manage work orders and drive non-conformances into actionable items and systematic improvements

What we offer

Unlimited PTO policy
Paid parental leave
Potential for year-end bonuses
100% employer-paid health care
401k & Retirement Plans
Weekly Paid Office Lunches
End of Year Bonuses
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock Options

Fulltime

Senior Landing Gear Engineer

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-ele...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

Not provided

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering (or related)
5+ years in mechanical design, Landing Gear design, Brake system design, or related experience
Demonstrated ability to take ownership or leadership in an engineering project
Demonstrated ability to seek out key (missing) information for challenging tasks
Mechanical design and drawing generation using CAD tools
Kinematic analysis and optimization
Structural analysis utilizing hand calculations and finite element methods
Design for manufacturing and assembly
GD&T for mechanical systems
Design for 14 CFR Part 23/27 compliance to systems requirements

Job Responsibility

Support the development of the aircraft’s Landing Gear & Brake Control Systems
Support the design, build, and implementation of flight hardware, test stands, procedures and reports, for qualification, certification, and production applications
Own the technical direction of the designs, as well as the management of their delivery, conformity, test, and certification
Coordinate with suppliers, manage technical deliverables
Performance analysis, eg: braking energy, multibody dynamic landing analysis
Write, review and conduct tests at the equipment and system level
Flight test data review

What we offer

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs

Fulltime

Section Chief - Hydro-Mechanical Systems, Product Development

You will be part of the Functional Engineering Hydro-Mechanical Systems team tha...

Location

Canada , Dorval

Salary:

Not provided

Bombardier

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's of Engineering Degree
Member or eligible for a Professional Engineer registration (OIQ or PEO)
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and technical expertise (design, development, tool development)
Experience in providing hydromechanical engineering support and analysis of Product Development, Missionized programs, Tool development, In-service aircraft and Final Line/Production
Knowledge of BES, Change Management and Continuing Airworthiness aspects
Familiar with TCCA AWM 525, FAA 14 CFR Part 25 et EASA CS-25 certification requirements and advisory material
Familiar with Microsoft Office software tools
Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team environment
Strong interpersonal and professional demeanor as a business representative of the company
Bombardier leadership competencies (Developing Others, Team Leadership and Influencing Others)

Job Responsibility

Lead the Hydro Mechanical Systems team responsible for engineering support and analysis of product development, missionized programs, tool development, In-service aircraft and Final Assembly Line/ Production
Develop a high-performance team to support landing gear, hydraulic, doors and flight control aircraft issues
Work with internal and external stakeholders in defining and driving the implementation of design solutions
Provide technical leadership and direction to support the resolution of highly integrated, complex technical issues and analyses
Provide expert support to other business units as required (audits, internal document review, design reviews, supplier’s document review and approval, define schedule and work scope as well as provide estimates of required resources and budget related to innovative designs)
Using the AES system, establish master plans, develop metrics and institute team governance to provide accurate and relevant reporting of team performance
Ensure adequate engineering resources are allocated to support other Business Units as well as Strategic Technology projects, as per budget and schedule
Create and enable a positive and collaborative team environment and take concrete actions to keep high level of engagement within the team
Complete performance reviews, identify performance gaps and create effective team development, mentoring and coaching plans
Attend and present at management meetings

What we offer

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
Competitive base salary
Retirement savings plan
Employee Assistance Program
Tele Health Program

Fulltime

Aerospace Engineer - Flight Mechanics

Arcfield

Location:
United States , Brook Park, Ohio

Category:
IT - Software Development

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January 04, 2026

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