10068 - Mechanical Engineer - Senior

Canvas II, LLC.; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas II, LLC. seeks a senior mechanical engineer to support C-130 Special Mission Aircraft during heavy depot maintenance and modifications. The role requires leadership in design, analysis, and systems integration for airworthiness-related tasks.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in structural and weight/balance considerations, develop certification criteria, and guide engineering teams within a DoD/USG environment. On-site work at Warner Robins, GA is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in design, development, and integration of aircraft hydraulic/pneumatic/mechanical systems.
• Experience in airworthiness, loads, stress, and weight and balance analysis for system integration.
• Experience supervising design and development of engineering projects.
• Experience with DoD or other USG ISR/SOF organizations is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for C-130 Special Mission Aircraft during heavy depot maintenance and modification.
• Perform hardware design, development, integration/implementation, and analysis in all phases.
• Plan and conduct feasibility studies for design improvements and advanced technologies.
• Develop standards and Tailored Airworthiness Certification Criteria (TACC) and MACC modifications.

Skills

Airworthiness analysis

Mechanical design

Systems integration

Project oversight

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in 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.Requires experience necessary to perform the following tasks: 1) Provide highly technical expertise and guidance in solving complex engineering problems for C-130 Special Mission Aircraft undergoing heavy depot level maintenance and modification . 2) Perform in all phases of hardware design, development, integration/implementation, and analysis. 3) Plan and conduct engineering feasibility studies for the design improvement modifications and implementation of advanced technologies. 4) 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). 5) Develop structural and corrosion repairs.Education and Experience requirementsMaster’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.ORBachelor’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 RequirementsThis 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 lbsWork 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.