Mechanical Engineer – Concepts & Structural Configuration
Skills
- Proficiency in Siemens NX or comparable 3D CAD
- Experience with FEA tools (Nastran, Femap, NX Simcenter)
- Strong hand calculation and structural sizing skills
- Experience with linear, non-linear, and buckling analysis
- Familiarity with Teamcenter or similar PDM systems
- Design-build-test cycle experience
- Ability to translate test results into design changes
- Strong written, verbal, and visual communication
- Vendor and fabrication collaboration experience
Responsibilities
- Create and manage skeleton models and mechanical layout configurations in Siemens NX.
- Perform preliminary sizing, hand calculations, and detailed structural analyses (linear, non-linear, buckling) using FEA tools like Femap, NX Simcenter, and Nastran.
- Evaluate multiple design concepts and iterate toward simple, robust, and manufacturable solutions.
- Serve as primary structural analyst for early-stage subsystem evaluations (primary structure, electronics enclosures, drivetrains, deployment systems, test apparatus, ground-support equipment).
- Lead and participate in cross-functional design reviews and brainstorming sessions.
- Interpret scale model test results and incorporate findings into full-scale system designs.
- Collaborate with vendors and fabricators to ensure manufacturability and performance alignment.
- Manage design data and configurations using Teamcenter.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (required)
- Graduate degree in mechanical/structural/aerospace/marine engineering (preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive cash compensation ($150,000 - $225,000) plus equity
- Flexible paid time off
- Health insurance (company covers 100% of gold PPO for employee, partner, dependents)
- Vision insurance (company covers 100% for employee, partner, dependents)
- Dental insurance (company covers 33% for employee, 100% for partner and dependents)
- Company-paid disability insurance
- 401(k) and tax-advantaged accounts (FSA options)
- Relocation assistance to Portland if needed
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