Mechanical Design Engineer II/Senior (Aerospace Fuel Nozzle)

Responsibilities

• Works assigned tasks to meet schedule and may coordinate details with other departments.
• Supports the design and development of fuel nozzle geometries, flow paths, and atomization features for aerospace propulsion systems.
• Applies DFM and DFA principles to support manufacturable and repeatable designs.
• Creates and updates engineering drawings, including basic GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Supports component testing, including flow, spray, structural, and durability testing, with some supervision.
• Participates in design reviews, FMEAs, and risk assessments, and helps implement design improvements.
• Collaborates with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to support producibility and resolve design issues.
• Recognizes problems beyond current capability and seeks guidance from subject matter experts.
• May implement process improvements on a project level.
• Performs work using conventional engineering practices.
• Key Skills:
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including internal presentations and basic technical writing.
• Competent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively on project teams and communicate with customers.
• May direct or lead technicians, detailers, and designers.
• Basic understanding of industry and company technical standards, including quality system standards and PLC processes.
• Basic knowledge of FEA tools, DFSS tools, and engineering quality systems such as PLC, engineering change, and configuration management.
• Basic understanding of component function, testing, manufacturing processes, drawings, GD&T, and shop standards.
• Effective time management skills.
• Other Qualifications:
• 4 Year Bachelors BS degree+ 1 Year of experience or MS
• International - Bachelors BS/University degree equivalent by Country AND 1 year of experience or Masters
• Senior
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates detailed phases of a project.
• Leads the design and development of fuel nozzle models for next-generation aircraft and advanced fuel delivery components for gas turbine engines.
• Develops and optimizes nozzle geometries, flow paths, and atomization features to meet performance and reliability targets.
• Applies DFM, DFA, GD&T, and tolerance analysis to ensure functional fit, manufacturability, and assembly quality.
• Works through complex design challenges involving conflicting requirements, non-standard materials, and coordination across multiple teams.
• Independently plans and performs component tests, including flow testing, spray characterization, structural analysis, and durability validation.
• Participates in and promotes process improvements within assigned areas.
• Provides direct support to sales and development by contributing to proposals and design reviews.
• Collaborates closely with manufacturing engineering, quality, suppliers, and customers to support producibility and resolve technical issues.
• Participates in peer reviews, FMEAs, and risk assessments, and recommends design changes based on test results and analysis.
• Supports configuration control, t

Benefits

Additional Information

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Level II: Estimated annual base pay: $77,000 (Minimum) - $100,000 (Midpoint) - $123,000 (Maximum) Senior: Estimated annual base pay: $93,000 (Minimum) - $121,000 (Midpoint) - $149,000 (Maximum) All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 401(k) match (4.5%) Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%) Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members 12 paid holidays Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. Paid parental leave. Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits. Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life Member referral bonus Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave Level II

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