Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job description

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

Job Responsibilities

In this role you will support engineering projects to deliver and maintain Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for Viasat’s Commercial Aviation In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) products. Your responsibilities will include: Development of structural installations and piece part designs to support the deployment of metallic and composite components, developing and maintaining mechanical design documentation, and disposition for in-service and manufacturing deviations. In this role you will work directly with civil aviation certification authorities, Viasat engineering and program teams, and external engineering subcontractors to develop, maintain, and approve our installations for a world-wide airline customer base. In addition, you will have the opportunity to apply your mechanical engineering skills to a multi-function engineering team and communications skill during verbal and written interactions with the customer, partners, and Viasat leadership. You will need to be available to participate in on-call rotation and support on-call escalations.

Requirements

• 5+ years mechanical engineering/design experience; aviation and/or space industries
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Structural Engineering
• Experience with Solidworks, or other similar Computer Aided Design (CAD) packages
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) methods and software
• High level of demonstrated expertise with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME drawing practices
• Familiarity with structural analysis of metallic and/or composite structures
• Up to 25% travel
• Available to participate in on-call rotation and support on-cell escalations.

Preferences

• 9+ years mechanical engineering/design experience; aviation and/or space industries is a plus
• High level of demonstrated expertise with aviation structural installation design
• Experience with solid and surface modeling in Solidworks
• High level of demonstrated expertise with technical writing of engineering documentation
• Experience with engineering drawing practices in aerospace applications
• Highly familiar with aircraft structural repair manuals (SRM)
• Familiarity with manufacturing techniques of metallic and/or composite structures
• Familiarity with Material Review Board (MRB) practices
• Familiarity with environmental test methods listed in RTCA DO-160 and MIL-STD-810
• Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations 14CFR Parts 23 and/or 25, or other aircraft certification experience
• Ability to mentor and provide guidance to more junior team members on above topics
• Prefer for this person to sit in our Carlsbad, CA office, but open to remote work locations for the right candidate.