Position Description

May be direct hire or contract.

JOB DUTIES: Perform design assignments in accordance with established design; assigned design tasks include but not limited to: aircraft mechanical design, mechanical/structural/payloads/systems installations, detailed assemblies, and specifications. Maintains or modifies mechanical/structural/payloads/systems based on defined requirements using approved processes and tools. Participates in teams to support the development of designs. Supports the documentation of design implementation. Obtain, interpret, and analyze OEM airplane install drawings using approved processes and tools. Provides technical, design and informational support for airplane modifications (including full-time on-site modification support and on-call home-team support), manufacturing support and/or in-service issues. Troubleshoots mechanical/structural/payloads/systems problems. Actively support engineering department goals and initiatives. Coordinate with other departments as necessary. Utilize internal drawing/document standards per customer or regulatory agency requirements. Provide junior level mentoring and performance management input to PE/Functional Manager. Perform engineering design approvals (design/approval authority) and task scheduling (such as detailed schedule of a given task per program requirements). Perform engineering design analysis and validation (such as engineering development testing, ballistic testing, airplane and component functional test procedure, HALT, HASS, component qualification testing per RTCA/DO-160, etc). Some domestic or international travel may be required.

REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION/SKILLS: BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related Engineering field and 6-8 years experience or equivalent working experience (15 years minimum in an aerospace related field). Must be proficient in Catia V5 and AutoCAD. Knowledge: 1.) FAA requirements for the installation of mechanical/structural/payloads/systems components (14 CFR Part 25, MMPDS etc) and OEM Design requirements (Boeing Design Manual, Standard Interface Documents, etc). Extensive understanding of aircraft terms, design requirements and certification process. 2.) Administration: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, equipment allocation/management, advanced leadership techniques and coordination of people and resources. Able to work in a team environment, able to coordinate and lead teams of design engineers and accept required roles, responsibilities and accountability.