Mechanical Design Engineer

Rise above. Are you ready to take human possibility to a new dimension with us?

Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that's developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today's air transportation system.

The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people's ability to move - whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

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What we do:

The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for developing design solutions that support the overall long-term goals of the Test and Evaluation Instrumentation Team. The role involves creating standard processes and procedures and working closely with the design team at every stage, from conceptual to detail design. It requires building prototypes and flight test aircraft and developing design solutions to support the installation of test instrumentation and data-gathering systems to meet test program objectives. The role also involves collaborating closely with all technical development teams. This role requires presence in the office 5 days a week.

What you can do:

• Use creativity and engineering principles to design a mechanical structure, mechanism, and system.
• Design mechanical/structural systems and products based on a set of given and derived requirements
• Collaborate with the project's Instrumentation Engineers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the installation requirements for the project instrumentation
• Collaborate with System Engineering to collect and understand the project design requirements
• Collaborate with the structural analysis team to verify the capabilities of the structure before fabrication
• Hold design reviews and presentations
• Participate and guide design reviews/brainstorming sessions
• Identify process deficiencies and develop solutions for improvement
• Prepare and author various manuals/templates such as design standards, procedures, work instructions, and processes
• Provide solutions to manufacturing assembly
• Prepare design reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information
• Create 3D models of design details using Catia
• Prepare manufacturing drawings using GD&T for manufacturability and repeatability in Catia
• Creation and maintenance of a Bill of Materials for one or more projects
• Manage relationships with key material and component vendors
• Provide technical support to vendors and manufacturing teams
• Ensure compliance with safety / regulatory standards
• May require up to 30% of domestic and international travel

What you can contribute:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required
• A minimum of three (3) years of mechanical design experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Experience in aircraft or automotive instrumentation design
• Experience in flight test instrumentation preferred
• Experience with project management, development programs, and prototyping
• Experience in crafting CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and sheet metal components

You may also be able to contribute:

• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 Standards and Catia
• Highly collaborative and works well both independently and with a team
• Internal and external customer focus
• Ability to solve complex mechanical design problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive delivery of communication and follow-up
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
• Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office Suite

Physical Work Demands:

This position requires the following physical abilities:

• Remain in a stationary position up to 80% of the time
• Occasionally move about inside the office to attend meetings and access desks, files, office machinery, etc.
• Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machine and computer printer
• Lift up to 10 pounds
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally

Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation.

The pay range for this position is:

$110,000$130,000 USD

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Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ...

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal's receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).