Sr Vehicle Engineer
Company Name:
Solectria Renewables, VIA Motors, Delta-q Technologies, Plexim, Gridco Power Systems, Terrafugia
Terrafugia is a fast-paced, energetic company currently developing the Transition Street-Legal Airplane, which is often referred to as a flying car. We are currently looking for a world-class engineer to join our vehicle development team. Candidates should be self-starters who are willing to ask questions, like being part of a dynamic team, and bring a positive attitude, integrity, and enthusiasm as we push the boundaries of personal aviation.
Key Responsibilities and Activities:
Participate as a key player in the design-build-test process for the Transition , including concept, preliminary and detailed design, CAD realization, design reviews, prototyping, and testing.
Under the support and direction of the Lead Engineer and Program Manager, provide project leadership for system or subsystem development and test activities, directing a small team or working individually as appropriate. Coordinate and communicate effectively with other engineering managers and technical personnel.
Participate in or lead design activities specific to automobiles, including powertrain, internal flow, and various mechanical systems.
Apply expertise in weight-critical, high-performance design techniques for mechanical systems and composite structures, including fit, finish, function and interface management across the vehicle.
Support and participate in testing activities - component, flight, and/or drive - as needed, including test plan creation, data analysis, and test report generation and documentation.
Conduct CFD to validate design concepts.
Provide CAD work in support of design activities, including directing drafting and product definition staff and application of good drawing habits and industry best-practices for GD&T.
Support the Certification Manager with compliance and certification activities and best practices, including design, test, and analysis documentation, internal and external audits, and other activities as needed.
Elements:
This position will involve exposure to a typical office environment.
This position may include travel outside of typical business hours.
This position may involve the use of machines, tools or processes that require certification or internal company training.
This position may involve exposure to harmful chemicals.
This position may include vehicle testing, including driving and/or flying.
Required Skills and
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, automotive, or aerospace engineering is required.
7
years technical work experience is required.
Complex prototype development experience, especially in the automotive and/or aviation industry is required.
Proficiency in SolidWorks and Microsoft Office products is required.
Desired Skills and
Experience:
Design experience specific to low-volume, high-performance automobiles, including powertrain, internal flow, and various mechanical systems, is highly desirable.
A valid US driver's license and the ability to pass a DOT commercial driver medical examination are highly desirable.
Experience with ASTM F2245 is highly desirable.
Familiarity with ANSYS and Fluent are desirable.
See more at: http://www.terrafugia.com/careersEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Solectria Renewables, VIA Motors, Delta-q Technologies, Plexim, Gridco Power Systems, Terrafugia
Terrafugia is a fast-paced, energetic company currently developing the Transition Street-Legal Airplane, which is often referred to as a flying car. We are currently looking for a world-class engineer to join our vehicle development team. Candidates should be self-starters who are willing to ask questions, like being part of a dynamic team, and bring a positive attitude, integrity, and enthusiasm as we push the boundaries of personal aviation.
Key Responsibilities and Activities:
Participate as a key player in the design-build-test process for the Transition , including concept, preliminary and detailed design, CAD realization, design reviews, prototyping, and testing.
Under the support and direction of the Lead Engineer and Program Manager, provide project leadership for system or subsystem development and test activities, directing a small team or working individually as appropriate. Coordinate and communicate effectively with other engineering managers and technical personnel.
Participate in or lead design activities specific to automobiles, including powertrain, internal flow, and various mechanical systems.
Apply expertise in weight-critical, high-performance design techniques for mechanical systems and composite structures, including fit, finish, function and interface management across the vehicle.
Support and participate in testing activities - component, flight, and/or drive - as needed, including test plan creation, data analysis, and test report generation and documentation.
Conduct CFD to validate design concepts.
Provide CAD work in support of design activities, including directing drafting and product definition staff and application of good drawing habits and industry best-practices for GD&T.
Support the Certification Manager with compliance and certification activities and best practices, including design, test, and analysis documentation, internal and external audits, and other activities as needed.
Elements:
This position will involve exposure to a typical office environment.
This position may include travel outside of typical business hours.
This position may involve the use of machines, tools or processes that require certification or internal company training.
This position may involve exposure to harmful chemicals.
This position may include vehicle testing, including driving and/or flying.
Required Skills and
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, automotive, or aerospace engineering is required.
7
years technical work experience is required.
Complex prototype development experience, especially in the automotive and/or aviation industry is required.
Proficiency in SolidWorks and Microsoft Office products is required.
Desired Skills and
Experience:
Design experience specific to low-volume, high-performance automobiles, including powertrain, internal flow, and various mechanical systems, is highly desirable.
A valid US driver's license and the ability to pass a DOT commercial driver medical examination are highly desirable.
Experience with ASTM F2245 is highly desirable.
Familiarity with ANSYS and Fluent are desirable.
See more at: http://www.terrafugia.com/careersEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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