Kearfott Corporation, a global avionics, motion control and navigation supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial control components.  Our inertial guidance and navigation systems control military and commercial aircraft, military land vehicles, missiles, marine vehicles, satellites, and space instruments.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world class work force.  Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a ‘full service’ provider.  For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com.

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer is responsible for leading the design and development of electromechanical actuators for use in the aerospace and defense markets. The position requires extensive understanding of the behavior of mechanical systems as well as the interaction with BLDC prime movers.

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer is responsible for reviewing and interpreting customer requirements, and assessing the level of effort required to fulfill them.  This position is also responsible for leading proposal efforts, prototype development and other New Product Introduction (NPI) activities culminating in the transition of new products into production.

Experience in EM actuation design for Aerospace and Defense applications include Missile Fin Control Actuation Systems, High Bandwidth Linear Actuation, and Utility Actuation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Product Life Cycle Engineering

• Development of new concepts and proposal solutions
• Understanding of manufacturing and design trade-offs (practical implementation of designs)
• Development and validation of performance models
• Geartrain Design and Stress Analysis based on industry standard practices
  • Spur and Planetary geartrain design experience preferred
• Support cost proposal activity including:
  • Manufacturing and design cost assessment
• Participate as a member of a cross-functional project team focused on development of customer funded projects as well as IR&D projects
• Perform and coordinate design analysis using ANSYS, Matlab, and other CAE tools

Business Development Support

• Travel as required to support market development and customer needs
• Support and advance relationships with our customer’s engineering teams

Required Skills

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Customer centric attitude
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills and presentation preparation
  • Design reviews
  • Marketing presentations
  • Etc.
• Ability to lead effectively in a cross functional team environment
• Drives for results - action oriented
• Continuously improves in all aspects

Required Experience

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years required, 3-5 years’ experience preferred, in an aerospace motion control engineering and manufacturing environment
• B.S., General Engineering, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering required
• New product development experience required
• Experience as a member of a cross-functional project team focused on development of customer funded projects and/or IR&D projects required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US, visa sponsorship not available
• Must be able to work on U.S. government programs and/or obtain security clearance in the future
• Solid understanding of aerospace and defense markets and requirements preferred
• Systems design, development and integration experience preferred

THIS POSITION CAN BE LOCATED AT OUR (1) BLACK MOUNTAIN NC OR (2) CHICAGO IL FACILITY.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Customer centric attitude
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills and presentation preparation
  • Design reviews
  • Marketing presentations
  • Etc.
• Ability to lead effectively in a cross functional team environment
• Drives for results - action oriented
• Continuously improves in all aspects