Aircraft Structures MRB Engineer 5

AVTECH Global • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is hiring an Aircraft Structures MRB Engineer 5 for a full-time, 12-month contract, with an opportunity for extension and potential direct hire after 90 days. The role pays $95.24 per hour and is on the first shift, 06:00 to 16:30. A per diem split may be available if qualified.

The engineer works on highly complex engineering projects involving critical problems that require major technological advances and extensive related development. The role is responsible for an entire major-complexity engineering project within its established scope, making authoritative technical decisions and recommendations that significantly affect extensive engineering activities. The engineer applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts based on broad expertise or specialized knowledge; leads development of innovative principles and ideas; and independently determines methods and procedures to optimize technical product, cost, and schedule requirements. The position works under consultative direction and independent judgment, develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities, and plans investigations in important areas where engineering precedents are lacking and that are critical to the program. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of dedicated structures MRB engineering experience at a recognized aerospace manufacturer; experience must be direct MRB work, not solely MRB support.
• 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 in 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 with 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 with significant 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.
• Develop standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
• Conceive and plan investigations in important areas where engineering precedents are lacking, particularly in areas 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