Sr. Engineer - Power Generation (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-05-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Electric Systems Power Generation Engineering is looking for a mechanical engineer to work with a multi-disciplined, technical team in the design, development, production and field support of aircraft engine mounted generators, auxiliary generators, and aircraft mounted motors. The preferred candidate must have a track record of innovative mechanical design capability, strong analytical problem-solving skills, and project management. 

What You Will Do 

• Select concepts, design, analyze, and test new products and components 

• Generate engineering documentation such as hardware specification development, test plans, analytical reports, test reports and reliability assessments 

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, provide markups, and coordinate drawing releases 

• Support new business proposals, formal design reviews, and customer presentations 

• Adhere to and develop engineering standard work, including design tool improvement (for example Excel based tools) 

• Interface with management, suppliers, customers, and members of the technical design team 

• Satisfy external and internal customer needs as related to both design and business objectives 

• Provide timely and effective communication to management and customers 

• Lead engineering investigations to establish root cause, and implement corrective actions 

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience 

Qualifications We Prefer 

• Experience in design, test, and manufacturing of mechanical components and systems 

• Background with structural and thermal analysis, and 3D design software 

• Experience with Excel (i.e., VBA, Solver, etc.) 

• Experience preparing and executing to a program plan 

• Experience with rotating hardware technologies with pumps, gears, transmissions, and generators 

• Experience with CORE, ACE, and/or Design for Six Sigma, particularly DOE 

• Experience working in a team environment and communicating effectively with technical authority through all levels of the organization 

• Background with engineering drawings 

What We Offer Benefits  

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:  

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

· Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees 

· Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option 

· Tuition reimbursement program