Company Overview:

Overair is positioned to be a global leader in advanced air mobility. Based in Santa Ana, California, Overair’s rapidly growing team is harnessing decades of aerospace innovation led by Abe Karem, creator of the Predator unmanned aerial vehicle and the A160 Hummingbird, to build and operate all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban air mobility. With a path to FAA certification in the mid-2020s, Butterfly will be the most robust, efficient and quiet aircraft in its class.

Job Overview:

Overair is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer, Dynamic System to take ownership of significant aircraft dynamic systems. Qualified candidates will be responsible for overseeing, designing, developing, and analyzing dynamic components and assemblies for the aircraft/rotorcraft primary propulsion system. This role requires the candidate to thrive in a high paced environment and be comfortable with the design, development, and test life cycle of rapid aerospace R&D. This role will include interfacing with engineering management, certification authorities, operations, external suppliers, and fellow design engineers, so strong communication and inter-personal skills are required.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Generate and evaluate conceptual layouts for critical dynamic system
Power transmission system includes rotor hub, drive shaft, bearing and housing
Design and analysis of structural components of dynamic system
Define key system requirements and take ownership of them through the design life-cycle
Collaborate on internal design standards and methodologies
Design mechanical parts and assemblies
Create CAD parts and assemblies in an integrated vehicle Digital Mockup (DMU) environment; create drawings for manufacture; generate assembly instructions
Perform initial sizing of parts and components
Hand calculations, spreadsheets, initial FEA/FEM
Finalize designs and design documentation
Review other mechanical designs and drawings
Review for design intent, sizing, manufacturability, and GD&T
Support developmental test efforts (lab, ground and flight testing)
Mentor other design engineers and analysts

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 6 years of professional industry experience
BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Extensive mechanical design aptitude and analytical mindset and a track record of mechanical system design in weight critical applications
Experience designing critical dynamic components, which have been sized for strength, stiffness, fatigue, or a combination thereof
Extensive understanding of mechanical design fundamentals and analysis methods for parts, assemblies, mechanisms, and joints
Deep knowledge in metallic material selection, processing, and manufacturing in aerospace applications; experience with composite structures and assemblies preferred.
Highly experienced in 3D CAD and model setup using 3DExperience, CATIA V5/V6, NX, SolidWorks or equivalent CAE tools
Highly skilled in generating detailed drawings, to ASME Y14.5-2009 standards
Experience supporting lab, ground and flight testing of complex systems

Preferred Qualifications:

MS or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field preferred
Expertise specific to CATIA V5/V6/3DX preferred
Experience with leveraging finite element analytical tools such as ANSYS, HyperMesh OptiStruct, Nastran or similar
Experience with composite structures, assemblies and applications
Ideally the candidate has worked through the aerospace certification process and has working-level familiarity with both the design and validation stages of a certification program, including but not limited to: requirements definition; program planning; developing qualification test plans; and conducting qualification testing for the FAA or FAA-appointed designees. This includes working closely with company or external DERs, FAA DARs and generating high-quality artifacts to support the certification program.

Join our passionate team at Overair and contribute to shaping the future of urban air mobility. If you are driven by innovation, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be part of our exciting journey towards revolutionizing urban transportation.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Overair believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We believe that by embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, our environment, and ultimately our business partners and customers. We foster a culture where all colleagues are able to share their passions and ideas in order that we may collectively embrace and overcome the challenges in our industry, and work toward a brighter future.

Overair 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, veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

Summary of Benefits:

Medical – Company provides no-cost medical coverage for employee and all dependents.
Dental & vision – Company pays for 80% of dental and vision coverage for employee and 50% for each dependent.
Flexible spending account (FSA) – Up to $1,000 company match
401(k) plan – Employees are eligible on first day of work, 6% Company-match, no vesting period
12-weeks of supplemental paid family leave
Employee incentive program (stock options)
Company-paid life insurance plan
Paid time off:
Vacation: 4 weeks/year
Holiday: 10 days/year
Sick Time: 48 hours/year
Volunteer time: 8 hours/quarter

Overair expects to pay: $120,000 - $160,000 per year. Your level and the compensation package offered will be determined by location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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