Avionics Mechanical Engineer

We build the SJ30 — the fastest, longest-range light business jet in production. Our engineering team owns every aircraft system from first sketch through FAA certification and delivery. Small team, advanced program, real hardware on real aircraft.

We are hiring engineers who want to design it, certify it, and see it fly.

Job Description

SyberJet Aircraft is seeking an Avionics Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical design and environmental qualification of our Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). You will design the enclosures, define the environmental categories, author the RTCA DO-160 test procedures, and drive each unit through qualification and certification.

This is an individual contributor role. You will spend your time in CAD, at test labs, and with our electrical, systems, stress, and manufacturing engineers, solving real problems on real hardware.

Key Responsibilities

Design LRU housings, mounts, connectors, and thermal solutions in CATIA or Siemens NX
Define environmental categories per RTCA DO-160 based on installation zone and operating profile
Author qualification test plans and reports; execute qualification campaigns with suppliers and accredited test labs
Work directly with DERs and FAA representatives to close compliance findings
Release SCDs, ICDs, and compliance artifacts through Teamcenter
Investigate qualification failures, drive root cause, and implement corrective design actions
Contribute to SRR, PDR, CDR, and Qualification Reviews
Mentor junior engineers on packaging and qualification best practices

Qualifications

Education:

or's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering

Experience

5+ years designing mechanical enclosures or packaging for airborne electronics
Hands-on RTCA DO-160 qualification experience — you have written the plans, been in the lab, and signed the reports
Proficiency in CATIA or Siemens NX
Working knowledge of 14 CFR Part 23 certification and DER coordination

Preferred Experience

Teamcenter PLM
MBSE tools (Siemens Polarion, ANSYS SCADE, ANSYS Medini)
EMI/EMC, thermal, or structural analysis background
Lightweight materials and advanced manufacturing methods
Prior experience on a certified Part 23 or Part 25 program

Logistics

Onsite in Phoenix Area
Travel occasionally to suppliers and test tool labs
This involves ITAR - Controlled technical data an must be a US Citizen
Relocation assistance is availalbe.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
A collaborative, engineering-driven, innovative work environment.
The chance to work on cutting-edge aerospace projects with a talented team of professionals.
Real ownership in you design it, you qualify it, you certify it.
Short decision parts in that you work with Small team, direct access to program leadership, fewer layers between engineering and the aircraft.
Certifiable hardware in every design ships on a real aircraft in a reasonable timeframe.
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