Mechanical Sub-Systems Engineer

Andromeda Systems Incorporated

$83K — $181K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace, aerodynamics, mechanical, or electrical engineering
  • 4+ years of mechanical systems engineering experience in aviation, aerospace, or defense
  • Familiarity with troubleshooting aircraft systems including hydraulic and fuel systems
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft 365 tools
  • Experience in prototyping and installation validation
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop solutions for technical and maintenance issues
  • Assist in troubleshooting various aircraft systems
  • Present technical findings to management
  • Ensure compliance with naval aviation maintenance policies
  • Conduct investigations of failed aircraft components
  • Review and update technical publications
  • Ensure aircraft safety and airworthiness

Benefits

  • 401(k) with immediate 100% vesting and 4% match
  • Paid leave including PTO and military leave
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health and dependent care FSA
  • Company-provided life and disability insurance
  • Tuition assistance for professional development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Bonus programs
Full Job Description
The engineer will assist in the design, execution, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems and modifications on a variety of DoD aircraft platforms.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop detailed solutions for technical, operational, and maintenance problems
  • Assist maintenance in troubleshooting
    • The rigging of aircraft control systems
    • Aircraft hydraulic repairs and malfunctions
    • Aircraft fire detection and suppression system repairs and malfunctions
    • Aircraft fuel system repairs and malfunctions
    • Aircraft pressurization system repairs and malfunctions
  • Present technical findings to management or team
  • Ensure repairs are compliant with approved naval aviation maintenance policies
  • Perform engineering investigations of failed aircraft components and systems
  • Provide disposition for obsolete aircraft system components
  • Determine criticality of aircraft system components by performing failure mode effects and criticality analysis
  • Review technical publication deficiency reports and update publications as necessary
  • Ensure aircraft operates properly and safely
  • Draw and read blueprints, give material estimates and time required for repairs
  • Determine aircraft airworthiness
  • Apply engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, develop, implement, test, and evaluate projects within the mechanical engineering discipline
  • Review and prepare engineering and technical analyses, reports, and other technical documentation
  • Up to 10% travel may be required


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace, aerodynamics, mechanical, or electrical engineering from an accredited college or university
  • At least 4 years of mechanical systems engineering work experience within the aviation, aerospace, or defense industry
  • Familiarity with the troubleshooting and integration of test equipment, electrical/power, air conditioning, cabin pressure, hydraulics, and mechanical systems in aircraft
  • Experience in reading, creating, and editing drawings in AutoCAD (or similar CAD program) and work instructions in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat products
  • Experience in prototyping and validating installations
  • Ability to use Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 5-10 years of mechanical systems engineering work experience within the aviation, aerospace, or defense industry
  • Self-motivator capable of working through problems independently


At ASI, we understand that everyone's journey is different. If you are not sure if your experience meets the requirements, we encourage you to apply. We are interested in what you have to offer.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must qualify for Secret Clearance


Benefits and Compensation:
  • 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting and 4% discretionary match
  • Paid leave including PTO, holiday, bereavement, and military
  • Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
  • Health and dependent care FSA
  • Company-provided life/AD&D, as well as supplemental life and disability insurance
  • TRICARE Supplement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition assistance and professional development
  • Bonus programs

Pay:
  • $40.00-$87.00 per hour

For more information about this and other open positions, please visit our website at www.androsysinc.com.

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