Senior Staff Engineer, Weapons Physical Integration

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Integrate weapon systems and payloads onto aircraft.

• Work closely with aircraft design teams to facilitate mechanical integration of weapon systems.

• Design and develop pylons and fittings for aircraft.

• Collaborate with analysis teams to refine and iterate designs.

• Assist in design reviews and provide updates on design-process achievements.

• Support integration and testing phases, including both ground and flight testing.

• Act as the primary expert for the physical integration of weapons and payloads into the X-BAT system.

• Implement best practices and adhere to MIL-STD-1289 for the integration of weapons and stores into weapon bays and external pylons.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient in CAD software (NX preferred).

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

• Over 10 years of experience in mechanical or mechanism design.

• Familiarity with Bomb Rack Units/Assemblies (BRA/BRU) and Launcher Assembly Units (LAU).

• Understanding of pneumatic power systems used in military aircraft.

• Proven experience in designing suspension and release mounting fixtures and fittings.

• Demonstrated expertise in weapon pylons.

• Strong design capabilities.

• Ability to work autonomously in dynamic, cross-functional teams and across various departments.

• Willingness to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance is preferred.

• All offers are contingent upon a cleared background and possible reference verification.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus opportunities.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Equity options.

• Temporary benefits package available after 60 days of employment for temporary employees.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities and disability accommodations.