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