10068 - Mechanical Engineer - Senior
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 hardware design, development, integration, implementation, and analysis, as well as engineering feasibility studies for design improvements and advanced technologies. It also involves developing standards and guidelines, including Tailored Airworthiness Certification Criteria (TACC) or modifications to Modified Airworthiness Certification Criteria (MACC), and developing structural and corrosion repairs. The position requires experience designing, developing, and integrating aircraft hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems; overseeing engineering project design and development; and performing airworthiness, loads, stress, and weight-and-balance analyses in support of systems integration. The work combines computer-based desk work with frequent work in an industrial setting and access throughout aircraft. Physical activities include climbing aircraft doors, ladders, stands, and flight decks; entering, exiting, working, and crawling in confined spaces; and walking on wings, cargo bays, and hangars. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Noise protection and goggles or safety glasses are required in designated work areas.
Requirements
- At least two years of experience designing, developing, and integrating aircraft hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical systems.
- At least two years of experience overseeing engineering project design and development.
- Experience performing airworthiness, loads, stress, and weight-and-balance analysis in support of systems integration.
- 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 such experience, including five years in DoD or other USG ISR/SOF organizations.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to climb aircraft doors, ladders, and stands; access and work throughout aircraft; work and crawl in confined spaces; and walk in hangars and on aircraft surfaces where trip hazards, sharp edges, cords, hoses, and falling objects may be present.
- Wear noise 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 implementation of advanced technologies.
- Develop standards and guidelines for tasks, including generating Tailored Airworthiness Certification Criteria (TACC) or modifying Modified Airworthiness Certification Criteria (MACC).
- Develop structural and corrosion repairs.
- Perform airworthiness, loads, stress, and weight-and-balance analyses in support of systems integration.
- Oversee the design and development of engineering projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
