Senior Wheels and Brakes Engineer

Game Aerospace and RecruitAERO Partnership

RecruitAERO provides best-in-class internal, direct recruitment support for Game Aerospace and we complement their efforts in continuing to bring skilled talent into the company. Are you inspired by working for an innovative company in the aerospace industry? Do you want benefits that protect both you and your family? Do you want to work for a company where people are priority and unique opportunities are present? Let's talk!

Why choose Game Aerospace?

Game Aerospace is a growing aircraft business that designs, manufactures, and sells composite aircraft. Building type-certified, high-performance aircraft under an FAA production certificate that are then delivered and flown all over the world, Game Aerospace is an agile innovator and top performer in the industry. Game Aerospace emphasizes the importance of precision, consistency, and reliability with unique opportunities provided to employees. Providing an environment of growth and change, Game Aerospace affords the opportunity to learn new skillsets and work for a company that invests in their employees.

Additional Perks:

• Medical coverage options with employer contribution (approximately 85% for employee and 50% for dependents).

• 4 (four) weeks of Paid Time Off that begins accruing on your first day of employment.

• 401(k) match up to 4% and vested immediately.

• Company flying club with aircraft available for employee use. Private pilot training available to employees after 1 (one) year of employment.

• Relocation assistance available.

• Progressive leadership that promotes open dialogue for all employees.

• A salary that is based on your experience and expertise because we welcome high-value candidates.

Want to be a Senior Wheels and Brakes Engineer for Game Aerospace? 

The Senior Wheels and Brakes Engineer plays a critical role in designing, developing, and integrating high-performance wheels and braking systems for next-generation Game Aerospace aircraft and for customer applications. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including airframe, propulsion, and systems engineering, to ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in the aircraft's ground-handling and braking capabilities.

In this role, you will be responsible for: 

• Conceptualize and design wheels, brakes, and related systems tailored for the aircraft's specific performance requirements.

• Conduct detailed stress and thermal analysis to ensure system durability and performance under various operating conditions.

• Collaborate with the airframe and landing gear teams to ensure seamless integration of wheels and brakes.

• Optimize system layout to balance performance, weight, and manufacturability.

• Develop and execute test plans to validate the performance of wheels and braking systems, including load testing, durability, and environmental assessments.

• Analyze test data and refine designs to meet or exceed industry standards and certification requirements.

• Work closely with suppliers to source high-quality components and ensure compliance with design specifications.

• Evaluate new technologies and materials to enhance system performance and longevity.

• Prepare technical documentation and reports to support certification processes with relevant aviation authorities.

• Address certification feedback and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Mentoring and coaching junior engineers.

Minimum requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET accredited university (relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree on a case-by-case basis).

• 7 (seven) or more years of aerospace industry experience in the design and development of wheels and brake systems.

• Proficiency with 3D modeling software, preferably SolidWorks. 

• Strong understanding of materials and manufacturing processes relevant to wheels and brakes.

• Familiarity with FAA certification requirements.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Want to stand out? Top performers in this role might also have: 

• Experience in additional engineering disciplines within the aerospace industry (preferred).

• Composite aircraft design and fabrication experience (preferred).

• Lean manufacturing knowledge (preferred). 

• High intellectual curiosity, creative thinking and problem-solving, and demonstrated initiative (preferred). 

• Passion for aircraft, flying, and all things aviation (preferred).

• Previous work experience with general aviation OEM (preferred).

• Experience with 14 CFR Part 23 and interfacing with the FAA (preferred).

*Game Aerospace does not currently provide visa sponsorship.

This is a full-time position with hours Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, with overtime as needed. If you're ready to take your aviation career to new heights, apply today!

Game Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.