E01-C07 Senior Mechanical-Electrical Systems Engineer

Start Date: Immediate

JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

OVERVIEW

Full-time/Permanent Employee

Location: Hollywood, MD

Our client is seeking a Senior Mechanical / Electrical Systems Engineer with 10–15 years of experience supporting complex DoD and aerospace programs. This position requires a highly self-motivated engineer with strong attention to detail, excellent time management skills, and a demonstrated ability to drive engineering efforts from concept through production and delivery.

The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in both mechanical and electrical design, work directly with manufacturing teams, and support proposal development including labor and material cost estimation. Aircraft systems experience is strongly preferred.

The proposed salary range for this position is $110,000 - $180,000. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Lead mechanical and electrical system designs from concept through production and integration.

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Review, check, and approve mechanical and electrical drawings and technical data packages (TDPs).

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Ensure designs meet manufacturability, quality, and compliance requirements (MIL-STD, AS9100).

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Perform and/or review engineering analyses including structural, thermal, and tolerance analysis.

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Support customer interactions including design reviews and technical interchange meetings.

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Work directly with mechanical fabrication, machining, sheet metal, welding, additive manufacturing, composites, and electrical fabrication teams.

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Support prototype builds, First Article Inspection (FAI/AS9102), and production transition.

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Resolve shop-floor issues and drive engineering change implementation.

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Support proposal development including labor hour and material cost estimation.

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Develop and review Basis of Estimates (BOEs).

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Support RFQ/RFP technical evaluations and requirements traceability.

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Independently manage multiple priorities and drive tasks to completion.

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Mentor junior engineers and designers.

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Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management teams.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
Clearance: Ability to obtain Secret Clearance. Active clearance preferred.
Years of Experience and Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline and 10–15 years of engineering experience.

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Experience supporting aerospace and/or DoD programs.

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Strong background working directly with manufacturing organizations.

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Experience reviewing and approving engineering drawings.

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Proposal development and cost estimating experience.

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Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

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SolidWorks required; CREO / Inventor and AutoCAD a plus.

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Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and design analysis experience.

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Familiarity with NAVAIR and NAWCAD processes preferred.

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Knowledge of AS9100 and MIL-STD engineering standards.

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.