Mechanical Engineer

Careers Calspan, Niagara Falls, NY

The role

Overview

Design and support the fabrication, and integration of prototype test articles and other unique aircraft modifications and installations to Calspan’s fleet of airborne test beds. These designs include structural, outer mold-line, and cabin modifications.
Document new designs by using advanced 2D and 3D CAD tools to create detailed component and assembly models and drawings.
Substantiate aircraft modifications by performing the necessary engineering analysis activities to ensure airworthiness of the installation. This includes classic structural analysis, finite element analysis and other qualitative and quantitative analysis methods.
Support flight test activities by generating airworthiness documentation packages that include drawings, analysis reports, and test plans.

Careers Calspan, Niagara Falls, NY

Overview

Design and support the fabrication, and integration of prototype test articles and other unique aircraft modifications and installations to Calspan’s fleet of airborne test beds. These designs include structural, outer mold-line, and cabin modifications.
Document new designs by using advanced 2D and 3D CAD tools to create detailed component and assembly models and drawings.
Substantiate aircraft modifications by performing the necessary engineering analysis activities to ensure airworthiness of the installation. This includes classic structural analysis, finite element analysis and other qualitative and quantitative analysis methods.
Support flight test activities by generating airworthiness documentation packages that include drawings, analysis reports, and test plans.