10068 - Mechanical Engineer - Senior

Canvas Inc. • Niceville, FL

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About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Engineer provides technical expertise and guidance for C-130 Special Mission Aircraft undergoing heavy depot-level maintenance and modification. The role covers all phases of hardware design, development, integration, implementation, and analysis, as well as feasibility studies for design improvements and advanced technologies. The engineer develops standards and guidelines, including Tailored Airworthiness Certification Criteria (TACC) or modifications to Modified Airworthiness Certification Criteria (MACC), and develops structural and corrosion repairs. The position requires experience with aircraft hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, engineering project oversight, and airworthiness, loads, stress, and weight-and-balance analysis in support of systems integration.

Work combines desk and computer work with frequent duties in an industrial setting and access to aircraft areas. Physical tasks include climbing aircraft doors, ladders, stands, and flight decks; entering and working in confined spaces; and walking on wings, cargo bays, and hangars. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and wearing hearing protection and goggles or safety glasses in designated areas.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience designing, developing, and integrating aircraft hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical systems.
• At least two years overseeing the design and development of engineering projects.
• Experience performing airworthiness, loads, stress, and weight-and-balance analysis in support of systems integration.
• Either a master's or doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering and ten years of experience in the respective technical or professional discipline, including five years in DoD or other USG ISR/SOF organizations; or a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 12 years of experience in the respective technical or professional discipline, including five years in DoD or other USG ISR/SOF organizations.
• ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering education is highly desired.
• Ability to climb aircraft doors, aircraft stands, flight-deck ladders, work-stand ladders, and common ladders; enter, exit, work, and crawl in confined spaces; and walk on wings, in cargo bays, and in hangars.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Wear required hearing protection and goggles or safety glasses in designated work areas.

Nice To Haves

• ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and guidance in solving complex engineering problems for C-130 Special Mission Aircraft undergoing heavy depot-level maintenance and modification.
• Perform all phases of hardware design, development, integration, implementation, and analysis.
• Plan and conduct engineering feasibility studies for design improvement modifications and the implementation of advanced technologies.
• Develop standards and guidelines for assigned tasks, including generating Tailored Airworthiness Certification Criteria (TACC) or modifying Modified Airworthiness Certification Criteria (MACC).
• Develop structural and corrosion repairs.
• Conduct airworthiness, loads, stress, and weight-and-balance analysis in support of systems integration.
• Oversee the design and development of engineering projects.

What This Job Offers

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