F - 5 Mechanical Engineer Senior

Tekla Research

$110K — $124K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Secret clearance or eligibility required
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • Over 10 years of experience with military/commercial aircraft modifications
  • Familiarity with FAA/NAVAIR airworthiness standards
  • Knowledge of DoD and commercial mechanical design standards
  • Excellent communication skills and strong work ethic

Responsibilities

  • Provide mechanical engineering support to F-5 Systems Lead Engineer
  • Develop mechanical repairs and modifications for F-5 aircraft
  • Support SMEs in technical responses across engineering domains
  • Coordinate mechanical technical discrepancy requests
  • Perform in-service tasks for aircraft development and support
  • Analyze and maintain technical engineering products and contractual documents

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plan
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • 401K retirement plan with matching
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Direct deposit for payroll
  • Generous leave package and 11 paid federal holidays
Full Job Description
Must be a U.S. Citizen - Yes

Clearance Required: Maintains or eligible for Secret

Education Required:Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Bachelors of Science in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering.

Experience:
  • 10+ years' experience developing modifications to military or commercial aircraft including design and substantiation.
  • Experience in FAA or NAVAIR Airworthiness requirements related to aircraft structural integrity.
  • Knowledge of and experience with DoD (MIL-STDs) and commercial standards in mechanical design
  • Knowledge of and experience with military (or commercial) operational manuals, and maintenance/sustainment technical publications
  • Strong communications skills and work ethic.

Position Description:
  • Provides mechanical engineering support to F-5 Systems Lead Engineer within the Adversary and Specialized Aircraft Program Office, PMA-226.
  • Develops mechanical repairs and modifications of the F-5N+/F+ aircraft and utilizes design and analysis methods adhering to NAVAIR structural Integrity and Airworthiness requirements.
  • Supports Subject Matter Experts in developing technical responses for respective organizations and engineering domains including but not limited to; Structures, Mechanisms, and Flight Controls.
  • As directed, coordinates and triages mechanical technical discrepancy requests between the PMA, FST, NAWCAD, and contracted services.
  • Performs various in-service tasks related to the development, operation, evaluation, and improvement of Adversary aircraft, weapon systems supportability and/or maintainability programs.
  • Develops, reviews, analyzes, and maintains familiarity with key technical engineering products (including drawings, repair dispositions, and analyses) as well as program contractual documents (including Statements of Work [SOW]).
Salary:
The projected salary range for this full-time position is $110,000 to $124,000; however, this is not a guarantee of salary.Salary will be set based on experience and contractual requirements.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan, short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, 401K retirement & matching, Tuition assistance program, direct deposit, leave package and 11 paid federal holidays.

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