Aerospace Mechanical Engineer: FAA Repair & DER

Socket.dev; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced aerospace engineer to design FAA-compliant repair solutions for critical aircraft components. You will analyze failures, perform FEA-based assessments, and support DER activities to ensure regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.

You will lead engineering projects from planning through execution, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and produce technical reports that drive continuous improvement in repair capabilities and safety standards.

Qualifications

• BSME or higher from an accredited university.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in a regulated industry such as aerospace, aviation, defense, manufacturing, or related fields.
• Experience supporting FAA certification activities or aerospace component repairs preferred.
• Experience with engineering analysis tools, including FEA.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and implement FAA-compliant repair solutions for aerospace components.
• Analyze component failures and determine technically feasible repair strategies.
• Perform engineering assessments utilizing analytical tools, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Support DER repair development activities and review designs for compliance with FAA regulations and customer requirements.
• Lead engineering projects from planning through execution, defining scope, milestones, and schedules.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Project management

AI tools use

Education

BSME or higher

Tools

FEA

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced aerospace engineer to design FAA-compliant repair solutions for critical aircraft components. You will analyze failures, perform FEA-based assessments, and support DER activities to ensure regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.

You will lead engineering projects from planning through execution, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and produce technical reports that drive continuous improvement in repair capabilities and safety standards.