Aircraft Structures MRB Engineer 5

AVTECH Global • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is seeking an Aircraft Structures MRB Engineer 5 for a 12-month contract, with the opportunity for extension. The role works on complex engineering projects involving critical problems that require major technological advances and extensive related development. The engineer is responsible for an entire major-complexity engineering project within its established scope and makes authoritative technical decisions and recommendations that affect extensive engineering activities.

The position applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts based on broad expertise or specialized knowledge; leads the development of innovative principles and ideas; and independently determines improved methods and procedures to optimize technical product, cost, and schedule requirements. Working under consultative direction, the engineer uses independent judgment, develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities, and conceives and plans investigations in important areas where engineering precedents are lacking and that are critical to the program. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of dedicated structures MRB engineering experience at a recognized aerospace manufacturer; direct MRB experience is required, not solely MRB support experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related curriculum applicable to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.
• 13 years in a specific technical discipline or 15 years of broad engineering experience across several technical disciplines with a bachelor's degree.
• Experience credit for applicable related advanced degrees is limited to 2 years for a master's degree and 4 years for a Ph.D.
• Computer literacy, including Catia V5, Solumina, SmarTeam, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• A valid driver's license may be required.
• Participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in an engineering-related field.
• 15 years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• Experience creating and justifying engineering dispositions for nonconformances involving composite and metallic, pressurized and non-pressurized aircraft structures.
• Experience across all aircraft components, including wing, fuselage, and empennage.
• Experience in a production and/or schedule-driven environment.
• Ability to analyze and rapidly design repairs based on equivalent strength and stiffness of surrounding structure in a schedule-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage an entire engineering project of major complexity within its established scope.
• Make authoritative technical decisions and recommendations that have an important impact on extensive engineering activities.
• Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts based on broad expertise or specialized knowledge.
• Lead the development of innovative principles and ideas.
• Independently determine improved methods and procedures to optimize technical product, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Use independent judgment to accomplish objectives under consultative direction.
• Develop standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
• Conceive and plan investigations in broad areas of importance where engineering precedents are lacking and that are critical to the program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Coverage of up to one-half of the employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Per diem split, if qualified.
• Opportunity to become a direct hire after 90 days.
• 401(k) with matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior