This role is responsible for supporting mechanical product development, transition to production and sustaining activities primarily focused on the Flight Recorder line of business. The candidate must possess the ability to complete a technical project independently; mentor and coach other engineers; and work cross-functionally to coordinate resolution of technical issues and implementation of technical improvements. In addition, the candidate shall demonstrate consistently good judgment and will be able to effectively communicate with engineering and management stakeholders.

• Responsible for participation and leadership on a cross-functional, multi-site avionics development team that includes Systems, Software, Electrical, Hardware, Mechanical, and Specialty Engineers
• Become knowledgeable of and fully understand the requirements, specifications, and customer's expectations of system or subsystem, and lead a project team to develop designs to best support them.
• Interact and communicate clearly (written and oral) with technical management, other professionals, technicians, support personnel, program management, and the customer as required to coordinate, recommend, and confer regarding technical activities and progress.
• Primary design engineering focal point for resolution of manufacturing discrepancies.
• Perform the design, development, modification, analysis, and documentation of various mechanical systems.
• Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or services and investigate solutions to product or process problems.
• Support design completion, fabrication and modification of mechanical and/or electro mechanical components, sub-systems and systems which may include Mechanical Analysis, Aerodynamics/Fluids, Thermal, Fluid Systems, Mechanical Packaging, or others.
• Use computer aided design tools to create and update integrated 3D CAD/CAM/CAE mechanical modeling and drawing solutions. Creo (Pro/E) CAD experience preferred.

• Identify engineering process/capability improvement opportunities, be proactive in continuously improving processes and efficiency.
• Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel, including mentoring and coaching less experienced engineers.
• Provide labor estimates and schedule input for design assignments.
• Participate in the preparation of technical proposals.
• Perform root cause failure analysis.
• Support and participate in technical engineering activities; attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings.

• Master's (preferred) or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field and an adequate amount of relevant experience relating to the duties of the position.
• Avionics Background including experience with Transport Canada Civil Aviation Authority (TCCA) or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications and qualifications is preferred but not required.
• Ability to define and complete technical projects independently.
• Must possess excellent analytical and communication skills, written and oral.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Hands-on mechanical assembly or fabrication experience preferred (professional or hobby).
• Ability to travel occasionally in CONUS and OCONUS, if required