Mechanical Design Engineer (Rotating Machinery)

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Position Summary

We are currently looking for a world-class Mechanical Design Engineer (Rotating Machinery) to join our vehicle development team. Candidates should be self-starters who bring positive attitude, integrity, and enthusiasm to our team as we transform personal transportation. As a key contributor, you will work within the Drivetrain group to design, analyze, and participate in system integration activities for the Transition® road-mode drivetrain.

Job Responsibilities 

  • Design, analysis, and system integration activities for the Transition® flight-mode drivetrain, including:
    • Mechanical loads definition;
    • Engine-to-propeller power transmission;
    • Engine-Generator mechanical coupling;
    • Material selection for durability and low weight;
    • Propshaft, couplings, and shaft-driven rotating accessories;
    • Integration of the flight-mode drivetrain with the airframe structure.
  • Participate as a key player in the design-build-test process for the Transition®, including conceptual, preliminary and detailed design, requirements definition, design reviews, prototyping, and testing;
  • Coordinate and communicate effectively with other engineers, technical personnel, management, and external suppliers;
  • Provide CAD work in support of design activities, direct drafting and product definition staff in the application of manufacturing drawing best practices, and define appropriate GD&T;
  • Perform analyses, via hand calculations and FEA, to validate designs;
  • Support and participate in testing activities – component, drive, and/or flight – as needed, including test plan creation, data analysis, and test report generation and documentation;
  • Support the Certification Director with compliance and certification activities including design, test, and analysis documentation, internal and external audits, and other activities as needed.

Highly Desired Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience (work or personal) with rotating machinery assembly/disassembly;
  • Proven ability to select appropriate bearing types/sizes, shaft splines, and mechanical couplings for drivetrains;
  • Formal training and professional experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T);
  • Background in designing with aerospace grade materials including fiber reinforced composites;
  • Exposure to ANSYS Workbench, FEMAP/NASTRAN or any similar sophistication FEA software;
  • Exposure to low or medium volume production environments, particularly in automotive or aerospace industry;
  • Familiarity with ASTM F2245 regulations;
  • Ability to pass a DOT commercial driver medical examination.