Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer – Flight Control Actuation

Woodward, Inc.

Staff/Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer responsible for hydraulic valve and actuation product development for Aerospace applications. Leading design studies, analysis, and testing while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeCalifornia, New York, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $113,000 - $181,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads and manages complex mechanical engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and technical standards.
Provides expert guidance to management on advanced mechanical engineering solutions and best practices to enhance product development and process efficiency.
Develops and implements innovative mechanical systems and methodologies to optimize operational efficiency and product quality.
Analyzes and resolves intricate engineering challenges by applying sophisticated analytical techniques and innovative thinking.
Partners with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate mechanical engineering solutions into broader organizational initiatives and projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in sciences (BS) in relevant field AND 10+ years experience
Working knowledge of Aviation Development guidelines, including: ARP4754, ARP4761, DO-178, DO-254, etc.
Experience using formal Requirements Management Tools (IBM DOORS, PTC Codebeamer, etc.)
Experience supporting the creation of Safety Hazard Assessment (SHA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) match (4.5%)
Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
12 paid holidays, including floating 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringanalytical techniquesproduct developmentprocess efficiencyoperational efficiencyinnovative thinkingSafety Hazard AssessmentFailure Mode and Effects AnalysisFault Tree Analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipproject managementcross-disciplinary collaborationexpert guidance