
Heartaerospace · Los Angeles
At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an ...
At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric
zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km. Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the
end of the decade.
Your mission
As part of the Flight Mechanisms team, you will be responsible for design, development, validation, and eventually certification
of components including primary and secondary flight control actuators, propulsion and landing gear components, and environmental
control (ECS) components. You will work with electrical, software, and mechanical engineers across teams to build and fly complex
systems.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited
(This position can be hired as a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer or Principal Mechanical Design Engineer )
You'll Bring These Qualifications for Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanisms
You'll Bring These Qualifications for Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanisms
with cross-functional teams.
Education
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Workplace: On-site, 5 days per week Location: Huntsville, Alabama or Tucson, AZ The GNC Principal Engineer is the overall technical authority for the Kinetic Air and Missile Defense Division. The GNC PE is responsible for supporting the development, integration, and testing of software and systems used in guidance, navigation, and control. The role involves working in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment to solve complex engineering problems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in GNC algorithm development, software integration, and testing, along with hands-on experience in missile systems. The Principal Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer works with our Design team to develop a variety of innovative Defense/Missile Systems for defense and commercial applications. This position will interact with Controls Engineers to allocate requirements and develop architectures to drive simulation models. These development efforts will generally be small focused design teams, which will require engineers to use a range of skills and tools across traditional engineering, computer science, and mathematical disciplines. Because of the nature of the development efforts, the engineer will need to work on a variety of stages of development including requirements definition, concept design, prototyping, detailed design, validation and verification testing. You will also need to be comfortable with supporting missile tests at remote sites, engaging in various testing and simulation activities to validate and enhance system performance. Key Job Responsibilities • Develop and implement GNC algorithms for missile systems. • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on software development and integration efforts. • Execute testing, data collection, and analysis, including hardware-in-the-loop and multi-functional testing. • Work on 6DoF (Six Degrees of Freedom) modeling and simulations for performance validation. • Assist in the development and execution of test plans and reports, presenting data to both large and small audiences. • Ensure the application of best practices and standards in system design and testing. • Supports the development of plans for product IRAD and sustaining projects through proper work decomposition and skills assignment to project work tasks • Develops and mentors high-performing engineering teams • Partners with functional leaders to drive process improvements throughout the engineering development processes • Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications • Master Degree or PhD in a Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering discipline (or equivalent). • U.S. Citizenship required • Existing DoD Secret security clearance required • Experience with Defense products and customers, especially in C-UAS products • Minimum of 15 years of demonstrated experience in GNC engineering, specifically in missile or aerospace systems • Expertise in GNC algorithm development, including guidance, navigation, and autopilot algorithms • Experience in an Agile and Waterfall development environment • Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills • Experience project planning in terms of schedule, budget, and resource estimations • Exceptional leadership and management skills, with the ability to develop and communicate a vision that inspires and motivates staff and aligns with the business strategy • Ability to build strong relationships within all disciplines within organization • Effective influencing and negotiation skills in an environment in which resources may not be under your direct control • Experienced and proficient with MS Office applications and other office productivity tools • Travel required to domestic US sites - up to 10% Preferred Qualifications • Follows standard practices and procedures when analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. 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FOUNDED IN 1985, ATS IS A COMPANY WITH A PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO AND THE UNITED KINGDOM. WE ARE PROFESSIONALS IN INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE AND WE MAKE FACTORIES RUN BETTER. FUNDADA EN 1985, ATS ES UNA EMPRESA CON PRESENCIA EN LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, MÉXICO Y EL REINO UNIDO. SOMOS PROFESIONALES EN MANTENIMIENTO INDUSTRIAL Y HACEMOS QUE LAS FÁBRICAS FUNCIONEN MEJOR. Principal Duties/Responsibilities: · Tests, and modifies existing control systems · Reviews, revises and improves existing procedures and documents · Analyzes data and reports results with management and staff · Collaborates with design engineers, operation engineers, purchasers, and other internal staff · Provides technical/troubleshooting support for both mechanical and electrical issues · Understands and ensures compliance with health, safety, and quality regulations · Provides training and consulting support for new employees, technical staff, and customers · Develops new business proposals Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs), & Competencies: Essential KSAs: · Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from four-year college or university · Ability to write technical documents and business proposals · Knowledge of Advanced Process Control (APC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) · Basic communication and interpersonal skills · Must have ability to work successfully with computers and software, including specific experience with Word, Excel, Power point, software related to ladder Logics, Step 7, ASI Gateway Desirable KSAs: · 2 years of related experience · Team player, organized, self-motivated and able to prioritize · Outstanding people and communication skills for interaction with other team members, customers, and management. Competencies: · Personal Discipline · Communications · Customer Focus Physical Demands and Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, ascend/descend or balance to heights that may require a ladder or lift; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in confined spaces; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use close vision and color vision. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Work is typically performed in a factory environment and is usually very loud. In the factory environment, the employee may be exposed to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery factory floors. ATS believes in fair and equitable pay. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. We also offer market leading benefit programs including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, PTO, a 401k retirement plans with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, and more. Pay Range $80,697.47—$103,204.94 USD ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees without regard to age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Review the privacy policy here.https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/37820/v1_0/pdf/ats-job-applicant-and-employee-privacy-notice.pdf ATS SE COMPROMETE A BRINDAR IGUALDAD DE OPORTUNIDADES DE EMPLEO EN TODOS LOS ASPECTOS DEL EMPLEO A TODOS LOS SOLICITANTES Y EMPLEADOS, INDEPENDIENTEMENTE DE SU EDAD, COLOR, RAZA, RELIGIÓN, SEXO (INCLUIDO EL EMBARAZO, IDENTIDAD DE GÉNERO Y ORIENTACIÓN SEXUAL), ORIGEN NACIONAL, DISCAPACIDAD, ESTATUS DE VETERANO, INFORMACIÓN GENÉTICA U OTRO ESTATUS LEGALMENTE PROTEGIDO. REVISIÓN DE LA POLÍTICA DE PRIVACIDAD AQUÍ HERE. [https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/37820/v1_0/pdf/ats-job-applicant-and-employee-privacy-notice.pdf]
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