Principal Engineer (Small Systems & Actuators - Mechanical)

Provide a Mechanical Design capability in Halcon Systems.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide an in-house mechanical design capability to support the various development programs of Halcon;

• Undertake mechanical design and support work throughout the life-cycle of the system under development, for all phases of conceptual design, preliminary design, detail design and development, manufacture, production, end-use support and phase-out/disposal;

• Perform precise engineering calculations using theoretical methods as well as computational simulations;

• Devise, organize and ensure engineering arrangements and revisions;

• Establish test specifications and procedures to ensure that all design requirements are met;

• Evaluate the performance of mechanical equipment against set performance requirements;

• Mentor and monitor mechanical engineers;

• Steer and support technical personnel reporting to your function to deliver on their responsibilities as designated by the Lead Engineer.

Experience & Education Qualifications:

• At least 12 yr (Bachelor's), 10 yr (Master's) or 9 yr (PhD) of related experience, preferably, in the aerospace industry

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and/or equivalent technical qualification in mechanical or aerospace engineering

• Working knowledge in the broad spectrum of mechanical engineering as related to fine mechanical system development and manufacturing

• A thorough understanding of fine mechanical product development, testing and production

• Visual and spatial awareness, attention to detail, problem solving

• Strong math, CAD and Product Data Management skills

• Technical communication (Written and oral.) with technical and non-technical personnel, suppliers and customers

• Mentor