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Mechanical Engineer II

Science and Engineering Services, LLC
United States, Alabama, Huntsville
Sep 23, 2025

Mechanical Engineer II
Location

US-AL-Huntsville
ID

2025-1246




Category
Engineering

Position Type
Full-Time

Remote
No


Location : Postal Code

35824


Location : Address

248 Dunlop Blvd



Overview

The Mechanical Engineer II or III - will work with assigned engineering teams to support the design and analysis of either

    Aircraft modifications and upgrades.
  • Ground vehicle and/or CONEX shelters.


Responsibilities

  • Support the development of new design concepts utilizing information from customer requirements, existing drawings, and on-site surveys as a team member or as mechanical lead.
  • Use of mock-ups and / or 3D printed parts on bench top or on platform to verify fit or other functional requirements prior to committing to a final design.
  • Convert design concepts and requirements into detailed designs for assemblies, sub-assemblies, and the supporting piece parts using 3D CAD software.
  • Familiar with interpretation and utilization of GD&T (AMSE 14.5).
  • Support modification development programs from initial site surveys, through design / analysis, manufacturing and integration support, to project completion.
  • Prepares, reviews, and evaluates documentation, specifications, test plans and procedures.
  • Experienced with the development of briefing material for design review milestones (SRR, PDR, CDR) and supporting presentations to the customer.
  • Possesses knowledge of industry practices, standards, and technology in the aviation or ground systems arena.
  • Assists in definition, trade-off, and design activity. Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes design interfaces.
  • Develop or support the development of engineering reports such as Weight and Balance Reports using calculated and / or actual weight data covering new installs as well as removed systems / components.
  • Works under general supervision, follows established procedures, and solves routine problems in the engineering discipline.
  • Review / approved work products developed by other engineers such as engineering drawings and technical reports.
  • May provide daily supervision and direction to supporting engineers and drafting personnel on associated programs.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Desired Functions:

  • Perform detailed structural analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and hand calculation methods.
  • Compose results into analysis reports for airworthiness review.


Qualifications

Mechanical Engineer II

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
  • Master's Degree in Engineering preferred.

Experience:

  • Years' Experience
    • Six years required for BS level.
    • Four years required for MS level.
    • Minimum of two years experience required in military and / or civil aviation supporting the design of system upgrades for aircraft.
  • Technical Experience
    • Essential
    • Experience with 3D CAD packages required (SolidWorks desired)
    • Desired
    • Experience with Finite Element Analysis Software (ANSYS preferred)
    • Understanding of basic hand calculations from industry standard references (Bruhn, Niu, Shigley, Roark, etc. preferred. Solid understanding of mechanics of materials and machine design coursework accepted)
    • Experience with design using composite materials desired
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