VerdeGo Aero is an aircraft propulsion technology company committed to powering the highest performance electric aircraftof all sizes. The VerdeGoteam is passionate about enablinghybrid-electric powerplants to create a next generation of flying machines. This is not an incremental change but rather the 3rd major revolution of aircraft propulsion in the 120-yearhistory of poweredflight, disrupting the industry in ways not seen since the advent of the jet engine 75 years ago. Innovations in propulsion always lead to step changes in aircraft design. Aircraft and missions that were previously only seen in Sci-Fi fiction like flying taxis and airliners that take off vertically are becoming a reality through environmentally friendly high performance hybrid systems. VerdeGo's hardware centric, reality bound philosophy has already delivered flight ready systems for R&D flight test applications. VerdeGo is one of the few companies in this technology space that has both product-based customer revenue and strategic investment. VerdeGo Aero's headquarters is at the "World's Most Famous Beach", in warm and relaxed Daytona Beach, Florida. Daytona Beach is the home of the Daytona 500 NASCAR race, bike weeks, jeep week and the collegial environment of the largest university focusing on aviation and aerospace, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Mechanical Engineering Designer
Personal Attributes
Experience and enthusiasm for designing in a real-world environment where you will help all parts come together, be tested and refined into a powerful and valuable product
Experience with product development and interface with mechanical, electrical, thermal, and manufacturing disciplines
Ability to break down large tasks into actionable steps, to visualize the path to completion, and either execute each step or seek the internal or external support and expertise to get there
Team skills to build trust, accept responsibility, contribute and interact with a fast-moving team of young enthusiastic superstar engineers
Strong communication skills in English, to work with teammates, suppliers, partners and some limited exposure to customers and investors
Skills / Experience
3D CAD design of complex parts, assemblies, and systems. Among the various modern CAD packages, SolidWorks is our platform of choice. Experience with PDM file sharing system also valuable
Experience with both solid modeling and surface modeling. Experience with additional design tools such as sheet metal and weldments also a bonus
Experience with GD&T, blending these techniques with engineering knowledge of stiffness and thermal expansion among other factors. Hands-on experience with fastener tolerance for assembly and service
Engineering analysis including hand calculations, spreadsheets, MATLAB, math tools like MathCAD or similar, and the ANSYS family of analysis software
Knowledge of manufacturing methods and how they apply to part and system design. Typical manufacturing of VerdeGo parts involves machining, composites, 3D printing of plastics and metals, casting, and forging
Minimum Qualifications
An accredited Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
Masters preferred if it included substantial hands-on project work
Industry experience working on design and prototyping of complex mechanical systems
Background working with mechanical systems such as cars, boats, tractors, lawnmowers, model aircraft, skateboards - anything that involves assemblies, tools, and all the real-world challenges that come with product development
The ability to work with ITAR information on cutting-edge projects
A strong desire to enable the next generation of novel aircraft
Bonus Qualifications
Experience with ANSYS analysis modules for FEA, vibration and resonance, or other ME focused modules
Working knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink
Experience with written documentation of design, manufacturing process, incoming inspection, and test reports that would help with building quality and durability standards and with future FAA certification efforts
Exposure or interest in FAA certification standards such as others AC43-13 or similar documents.
WE ARE REDEFINING HYBRIDELECTRIC PROPULSION
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
This position will be included in the VerdeGo Stock Options Program
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Short & Long-Term Disability coverages
And more!
Nothing matters more to VerdeGo Aero than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.
Note:
Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year ITAR Requirements
To conform with International Traffic in Arms Regulars (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3), or actively working towards obtaining the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Apply now and be part of the team that's powering the electric flight revolution!
VerdeGo Aero, Inc. is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.