Senior Mechanical Engineer - Fluid Packages - Jet Engine Test Cells - Calspan : Job Details

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Fluid Packages - Jet Engine Test Cells

Calspan

Job Location : Saint Paul,MN, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-10T01:22:32Z

Job Description :

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Calspan JETS is the world's premier supplier of ground-based testing solutions for the aerospace industry. We deliver highly engineered facilities, electro-mechanical systems, and software specifically designed for jet engine testing. These solutions are used by airlines, OEMs, and MRO businesses to ensure the global fleet of jet engines tested daily are safe to fly.

Why Join Calspan JETS?

At Calspan JETS, we foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth. As a member of our team, you'll be part of an environment passionate about delivering robust solutions and complex systems.

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Fluid Packages to join our growing team. We operate with core values of inclusiveness, accountability, and innovation. Do you have what it takes to Be Calspan?

Option to work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off!

Responsibilities:
  • Design and Analysis: Support the design of custom fluid packages for jet engine testing, including systems controlling air, fuel, oil, and water. Collaborate with engineers, designers, technicians, and project teams to deliver complete systems meeting customer requirements. Design piping, valving, metering systems, pressure vessels, and select instrumentation and components. Support manufacturing, testing, and system integration.
  • Scope, Schedule, Budget: Support project delivery within planned schedule and budget. Ensure system design aligns with scope, customer requirements, quality standards, and industry codes. Communicate regularly with the project team regarding status and issues.
  • Documentation: Organize documentation per quality standards. Prepare design packages, specifications, reports, and verification plans. Lead internal and external design reviews.
  • Support: Interface with procurement, production, and engineering teams to resolve assembly and testing issues. Work with subcontractors and support site acceptance testing and installations.
  • Quote Development: Assist marketing with proposals by developing concepts, cost and schedule estimates, and recommendations.
    • Preferred Education / Experience:
    • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
    • 7+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    Preferred Knowledge / Skills:
    • Experience with design & analysis of fluid systems, including piping, valves, meters, pumps, and instrumentation for pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel, or cooling water systems.
    • Experience with pressure drop and flow analysis, preferably using AFT Fathom and AFT Arrow.
    • Knowledge of P&ID diagrams, 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks preferred), structural support design, and structural analysis (ANSYS FEA).
    • Strong interpersonal, presentation, and leadership skills. Ability to work independently and in teams. Experience with jet engine testing and pressure vessel design is a plus.
    Why join Calspan?

    We promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our culture is built on inclusiveness, accountability, and recognition. We offer competitive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more.

    Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. and willing to travel approximately 20% domestically and internationally.

    The salary range is USD $110,000 to $140,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

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