Aerospace Hydraulic Project Engineer — Hands-on Lead

Doherty Staffing Solutions; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Sick leave

11 paid holidays

Short-term and long-term disability

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring an Hydraulic Project Engineer for an aerospace engineering and manufacturing company in West Fargo, ND. In this hands-on role, you will lead the design, development, testing, and validation of hydraulic systems while coordinating across engineering, production, and customers.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in aerospace hydraulics, strong 3D CAD skills, and experience writing procedures. Must be a U.S. citizen and able to work on-site in West Fargo.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of aerospace engineering experience with a focus on hydraulic systems.
• Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace components.
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and structural assembly testing, including test equipment and data acquisition systems.
• Strong mechanical design and 3D CAD modeling skills.
• Knowledge of aerospace regulations, aviation maintenance practices, and quality systems.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve hydraulic systems and components for aerospace applications.
• Manage project timelines and coordinate with engineering, production, customers, and technicians.
• Author, update, review, and approve work instructions and technical documentation.
• Lead testing and validation activities, including test readiness reviews, data analysis, and performance evaluations.
• Troubleshoot engineering issues and support resolution of non-conforming hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and test solutions to improve manufacturing and testing processes.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace regulations, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring an Hydraulic Project Engineer for an aerospace engineering and manufacturing company in West Fargo, ND. In this hands-on role, you will lead the design, development, testing, and validation of hydraulic systems while coordinating across engineering, production, and customers.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in aerospace hydraulics, strong 3D CAD skills, and experience writing procedures. Must be a U.S. citizen and able to work on-site in West Fargo.