10068 - Mechanical Engineer - Senior

Canvas; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas in Utah is seeking an experienced aerospace engineer to support the design, development, and integration of aircraft hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. The role requires at least two years of experience in designing and overseeing engineering projects, with expertise in airworthiness, loads, stress, and weight and balance analyses.

The position involves performing hardware design across all life-cycle phases, feasibility studies for design improvements, and the creation of

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering (ABET highly desired) with 10 years in the respective technical discipline; five years in DoD/USG ISR/SOF preferred.
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (ABET highly desired) with 12 years of experience in the respective technical discipline; five years in DoD/USG ISR/SOF preferred.
• Experience in design, development, and integration of aircraft hydraulic/pneumatic/mechanical systems, and overseeing engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly technical expertise and guidance in solving complex engineering problems for C-130 Special Mission Aircraft undergoing heavy depot level maintenance and modification.
• Perform in all phases of hardware design, development, integration/implementation, and analysis.
• Plan and conduct engineering feasibility studies for design improvements and implementation of advanced technologies.
• Develop standards and guidelines for tasks, including Tailored Airworthiness Certification Criteria (TACC) or Modified Airworthiness Certification Criteria (MACC).
• Develop structural and corrosion repairs.

Skills

Aircraft systems design

Engineering project oversight

Airworthiness analysis

Structural analysis

Education

Master of Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Duties Requiring Experience

Must have a minimum of two years’ experience in the design, development, and integration of aircraft hydraulic/ pneumatic/ mechanical systems, with two years of overseeing design and development of engineering projects. Requires experience in accomplishing airworthiness, loads, stress, and weight and balance analysis in support of systems integration.

Must have a minimum of two years’ experience in the design, development, and integration of aircraft hydraulic/ pneumatic/ mechanical systems, with two years of overseeing design and development of engineering projects. Requires experience in accomplishing airworthiness, loads, stress, and weight and balance analysis in support of systems integration.

Requires experience necessary to perform the following tasks:

• Provide highly technical expertise and guidance in solving complex engineering problems for C-130 Special Mission Aircraft undergoing heavy depot level maintenance and modification .
• Perform in all phases of hardware design, development, integration/implementation, and analysis.
• Plan and conduct engineering feasibility studies for the design improvement modifications and implementation of advanced technologies.
• Develop standards and guidelines for tasks being performed including the generation of Tailored Airworthiness Certification Criteria (TACC) or the modification of such criteria in the Modified Airworthiness Certification Criteria (MACC).
• Develop structural and corrosion repairs.

Education And Experience Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Mech Engineering (ABET highly desired) and ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD or other USG ISR/SOF Organizations.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Mech Engineering (ABET highly desired) and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD or other USG ISR/SOF Organizations.

Physical Requirements

This position frequently requires ascending/descending aircraft crew doors, aircraft stands - ascending/descending flight deck ladders, work stand ladders and common ladders, entering, exiting, working and crawling in confined spaces. Walking on wings, in cargo bays and in hangars where their are trip hazards, sharp edges and cords/hoses laying on floors, cargo decks,, wing stands and fight decks and falling objects. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Work Environment

Combination of desk work (computer) and frequently working in an industrial work setting and as mentioned above accessing everywhere on an aircraft. Noise protection and goggles/safety glasses must be worn in designated work areas.