Mechanical Engineer III

We are a leading provider of cutting-edge avionics technology. We continue to be at the forefront of the avionics industry, safely guiding business, commercial, and military pilots and their passengers worldwide for over 40 years with our innovative avionics solutions. We focus on producing aerospace avionics that are highly dependable and improve safety and efficiency for airline and cargo operations, business aviation, and special missions.
As Universal Avionics Mechanical Engineer III, you will perform engineering design and testing of electronic and opto-mechanical systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Mechanical design of avionics equipment based on systems requirements
• Perform thermal and structural analyses to support design approach
• Modify existing designs based on engineering and manufacturing inputs
• Provide sustaining support to engineering, manufacturing, and procurement personnel as required

This classification includes engineers who are capable of handling complex engineering assignments with little direct supervision or oversight.
Minimum Qualifications
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years electronics design experience
• Working knowledge of PCB assemblies, machining/mill operations, sheet metal design/fabrication and analysis techniques.
• Thermal and structural finite element analysis experience
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or AS9100 environment
• 5+ years working in an integrated project team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Computer Skills

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Proficient with personal computers and computer operating systems.

What motivates our team:

• Excellent benefits, including medical, vision, dental, PTO, 401k, and much more, as well as a robust health & wellness program
• Strong life-work balance
• Great company culture
• Groundbreaking work opportunities
• Impactful innovation in the avionics industry
• Passionate & dedicated team members
• A work environment that fosters training, professional development, and career advancement

Why you'll like working here:

• Universal Avionics is a mid-sized company with all the functions and benefits of a much larger organization, so you get the best of both worlds.
• You'll make an impact! You'll be part of a company that is making huge strides in the safety and reliability of air travel.
• You'll work with very motivated and skilled people who are excellent at what they do and are great mentors.
• You'll bring your own unique skills set and passion to create a mutually beneficial working and learning environment.
• At UASC, we care about our employees, both personally and professionally.

About Universal Avionics:
Universal Avionics and its parent company, Elbit Systems, Ltd., represent decades of leadership and innovation as developers and suppliers of Head-Down Displays (HDD), Head-Up Displays (HUD), Head Wearable Displays (HWD), and Combined Vision Systems (CVS), which includes both our Enhanced Vision System (EVS) and Synthetic Vision System (SVS). Universal Avionics is also a leading manufacturer of innovative commercial avionics systems, offering retrofit and forward-fit solutions for the largest diversification of aircraft types in the industry.
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U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency status required. Universal Avionics' products and technology are controlled under U.S export laws including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Export Administration Regulations and the Export Administration Act ("Export Laws"). Universal Avionics' inquiry regarding citizenship is solely for the purpose of ensuring that Universal Avionics remains compliant with the Export Laws and Universal Avionics internal export control procedures.