Sr. Engineer, IPT - Propulsion & Mechanical Systems
Company: Piper Aircraft
Location: Vero Beach
Posted on: March 13, 2023
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:Support the Lead Engineer and the overall
product development Integrated Product Team (IPT) in the propulsion
and mechanical systems discipline. This position will entail
Computer Aided Design (CAD) modeling, drawing creation and
maintenance, mechanical systems analysis, test planning and
reporting, and general shop-floor and experimental hangar
coordination for propulsion installation and mechanical systems
installations and functionality.
KEY JOB FUNCTIONS - PROJECT CONCEPT DEFINITION PHASE:
- Produce installation layouts, component designs, solid models,
drawings, engineering orders (EOs) and specifications to Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) certification and Company
standards
- Review data and support the process of selecting vendors for
the purchase of components that meet specifications and design
intent
- Understand program requirements and create designs to fulfill
the program requirements
- Support the IPT in the preparation of material for presentation
at design and program reviews
- Perform other related duties as required
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS - PROJECT EXECUTION PHASE:
- Prepare engineering data for FAA certification such as
specifications, test plans, substantiation reports, and design
configuration documents
- Review and validate installations and components through
simulation, analysis, and test data interpretation
- Support production and/or experimental hangar personnel in the
troubleshooting of assembly and operational problems
- Be knowledgeable and able to represent the PPMS discipline in
various program reviews and flight test briefings
- Perform other related duties as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- Bachelor's' Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Aerospace
Engineering
- Minimum of seven (7) years' experience with propulsion and/or
mechanical systems installation development and certification
- An understanding and working knowledge of Federal Aviation
Regulations (FAR) Part 23
- General knowledge of all phases of aircraft design, analysis,
testing, approval, as well as hands-on knowledge of FAA
certification procedures and regulations, is required to perform
the duties of this position
- Proficiency in CAD modeling and design practices using Siemens
NX and engineering configuration management using Teamcenter
Preferred:
- Pilot experience, airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic,
and/or understanding of flight crew duties and responsibilities is
beneficial
Keywords: Piper Aircraft, Palm Bay , Sr. Engineer, IPT - Propulsion & Mechanical Systems, Other , Vero Beach, Florida
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