Aircraft Maint Spt Engineer

PlanIT Group•Hill AFB, UT

39d•Onsite

About The Position

PlanIT Group is looking for an Aircraft Maintenance Support Engineer. The applicant will be the Aircraft Maintenance architect responsible for data investigations/research within the F-16 Technical Order Repository. The data researched will be based on Electrical Data, so a familiarity of basic aircraft electronics will be required and a basic knowledge of software coding and programming. An advanced understanding of SQL/databases and C++/C# would be highly desirable for this position. Also, an understanding of the Agile Software development cycle would be a plus. Qualified applicants must have the ability to read and interpret (F-16 Preferred) Fighter Aircraft Drawings. Will provide engineering expertise to support the development and updates supporting an F-16 Air Force Support Equipment Modification Program called the MBFI. The Multiplex Bus Fault Isolator (MBFI) is support equipment which provides the capabilities to troubleshoot and detect faults within the multiplex buses of aircraft. A thorough knowledge of aircraft Multiplex bus communication and 1553/194 standards is a plus. Must work well in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) comprised of contract labor, and government civilian employees. F-16 familiarity is required. This position is located at Hill AFB Utah on base, so all qualified applicants must have the ability to access a US government facility by passing a thorough background check. The role involves planning, coordinating, directing, and/or performing engineering assignments involving specifications for, and design changes or alterations to, aircraft, engines, systems, components, and field or shop equipment; investigating and analyzing project requirements and operating problems and developing recommended solutions to meet company governmental safety and performance standards including Minimum Equipment List (MEL); evaluating, selecting, applying, and/or adapting engineering modifications; designing or recommending new or modified parts and components; analyzing reparability of parts and components; evaluating operating data on parts, components, and systems to establish causes and to determine remedies for wear, malfunctions, or premature removals; analyzing and evaluating aircraft and associated equipment proposals; and preparing technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required publications.

Requirements

Familiarity with basic aircraft electronics.
Basic knowledge of software coding and programming.
Ability to read and interpret Fighter Aircraft Drawings (F-16 Preferred).
Ability to access a US government facility by passing a thorough background check.
F-16 familiarity.

Nice To Haves

Advanced understanding of SQL/databases.
Advanced understanding of C++/C#.
Understanding of the Agile Software development cycle.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft Multiplex bus communication.
Knowledge of 1553/194 standards.

Responsibilities

Act as the Aircraft Maintenance architect responsible for data investigations/research within the F-16 Technical Order Repository.
Provide engineering expertise to support the development and updates supporting an F-16 Air Force Support Equipment Modification Program called the MBFI.
Troubleshoot and detect faults within the multiplex buses of aircraft using the Multiplex Bus Fault Isolator (MBFI).
Work effectively in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) comprised of contract labor and government civilian employees.
Plan, coordinate, direct, and/or perform engineering assignments involving specifications for, and design changes or alterations to, aircraft, engines, systems, components, and field or shop equipment.
Investigate and analyze project requirements and operating problems and develop recommended solutions to meet company governmental safety and performance standards including Minimum Equipment List (MEL).
Evaluate, select, apply, and/or adapt engineering modifications.
Design or recommend new or modified parts and components.
Analyze reparability of parts and components.
Evaluate operating data on parts, components, and systems to establish causes and to determine remedies for wear, malfunctions, or premature removals.
Analyze and evaluate aircraft and associated equipment proposals.
Prepare technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required publications.