Aero-Mechanical Design Engineer - NASA
americansystems· Engineering
About this role
Overview
American Systems Corp. is seeking an experienced Aero-Mechanical Design Engineer to support NASA's aircraft and research/science assets. The ideal candidate will ensure airworthiness, support aircraft modifications, and develop mechanical design solutions that meet NASA, customer, and safety requirements.
**This is a pipeline requisition designed to collect resumes for potential upcoming work at AMERICAN SYSTEMS and does not represent a current opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted when an opening/funding becomes available.**
Responsibilities
As an AMERICAN SYSTEMS Aero-Mechanical Design Engineer supporting NASA, you will:
- Ensure airworthiness of aircraft and research/science assets per research objectives, NASA, customer, and maintenance criteria.
- Provide safe operation and configuration control of research aircraft through accurate, timely engineering drawings and revisions.
- Perform aero-mechanical design for maintenance and configuration changes, including structural modifications.
- Conceptualize and develop mechanical design solutions for aircraft and ground assets, considering acceleration, drag, static and dynamic loads, and flight envelopes.
- Produce complete ASME-compliant drawings (detail, assembly, installation) that communicate dimensions, tolerances, form, fit, function, and inspection.
- Select materials, fabrication methods, finishes, and fasteners; repurpose off-the-shelf hardware where appropriate.
- Plan and execute complex integration plans; evaluate changes for consistency with aircraft operational and safety requirements.
- Utilize digital scanning technologies to create design models when applicable.
- Develop, review, and support approval of work orders for structural fabrication and modifications; perform follow-up checks.
- Document test results and lessons learned, and support technical briefings, reports, and presentations.
- Interface with engineers, technicians, pilots, USAF, facilities, and internal/external scientific communities; ask probing questions to refine requirements and constraints.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Aero-mechanical designer must have 5+ years of aircraft structural design experience and analysis.
- Must have 2+ years of CREO experience.
- Must have 5+ years of aircraft static structural analysis experience (including hand calculations and FEA), with proficiency in NASTRAN, PATRAN, APEX, and FEMAP.
- Demonstrated experience producing ASME-standard mechanical drawings.
- Experience with structural analysis of aircraft modifications (static/dynamic loads).
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
- Must be able to secure and maintain a security clearance.
- Must be able to work in a dynamic and multi-task work environment by prioritizing work and coordinating task/project schedules.
NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A 9/80 WORK SCHEDULE
EEO Statement
EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran StatusFrequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Aero-Mechanical Design Engineer - NASA role at americansystems?
The listed salary for this Aero-Mechanical Design Engineer - NASA position at americansystems is USD 100K–130K/yr. This is an FULL TIME role.
Where is the Aero-Mechanical Design Engineer - NASA position at americansystems located?
This Aero-Mechanical Design Engineer - NASA role at americansystems is based in Edwards, CA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Aero-Mechanical Design Engineer - NASA role at americansystems full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Aero-Mechanical Design Engineer - NASA role in the Engineering department at americansystems.
Which team or department does the Aero-Mechanical Design Engineer - NASA at americansystems belong to?
This Aero-Mechanical Design Engineer - NASA position is part of the Engineering department at americansystems. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Aero-Mechanical Design Engineer - NASA position at americansystems?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to americansystems's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Aero-Mechanical Design Engineer - NASA job at americansystems posted?
This Aero-Mechanical Design Engineer - NASA position at americansystems was posted on Mar 25, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Aero-Mechanical Design Engineer - NASA
americansystems · 💰 USD 100K–130K/yr
You'll be redirected to americansystems's official application page on icims.