Airworthiness/Quality Engineer

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation in Huntsville, AL seeks an Airworthiness/Quality Engineer to support airworthiness and qualification activities for aviation systems, review data and documentation, and prepare key airworthiness materials for contract award decisions.

Required: ABET‑accredited degree, 3 years of related experience, familiarity with airworthiness processes and DoD qualification standards, and an in‑scope DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• ABET‑accredited degree and engineering background.
• At least 3 years of related experience in airworthiness or systems safety.
• Experience with airworthiness processes, aviation qualification standards, or system safety assessments.
• Ability to review and interpret technical data, engineering documentation, and test results.
• Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and trade‑off analysis.
• DoD/DoW security clearance in scope.

Responsibilities

• Review qualification reports, test results, risk assessments, and mitigation recommendations.
• Provide technical recommendations for should-cost analyses, source selection, proposals, and other contracting evaluations.
• Analyze trade-off studies and assess technologies for cost, schedule, and performance impacts.
• Develop airworthiness documentation, including Airworthiness Releases, substantiation reports, and Safety of Flight reviews.
• Coordinate airworthiness and design review activities per program requirements.

Skills

Airworthiness knowledge

Risk assessment

Technical data interpretation

Contractual evaluation support

Education

ABET accredited degree

Job description

INTUITIVE is a nationally recognized Best Place to Work that provides solutions from design through production to sustainment by delivering targeted results. Our approach couples the latest technology with engineering expertise and analytical proficiency while remaining true to genuine customer relationships and a culture that fosters growth and opportunity. Our diverse portfolio of capabilities and extensive customer base allows our employees countless opportunities to pursue their passions and support our nation’s Warfighters. Join our team that encourages creativity, welcomes initiative, and seeks excellence. Start Building Your Future today!

We are seeking an Airworthiness/Quality Engineer who will provide technical expertise to support airworthiness, qualification, and risk assessment activities for aviation systems. This role is responsible for reviewing qualification data, analyzing risk assessments, evaluating engineering documentation, and offering technical recommendations that support cost, schedule, performance, and acquisition decisions. The engineer develops and coordinates key airworthiness documents and ensures all deliverables meet required standards and contractual obligations. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Review qualification reports, test results, risk assessments, and mitigation recommendations.
• Provide technical recommendations for should-cost analyses, source selection, proposals, and other contracting evaluations.
• Analyze trade-off studies and assess competing technologies for cost, schedule, and performance impacts.
• Develop draft airworthiness documentation, including Airworthiness Releases, Contractor Flight Releases, qualification plans/specifications, substantiation reports, Safety of Flight reviews, design review materials, and interim/final statements of airworthiness.
• Coordinate airworthiness and design review activities in accordance with program requirements.

Required

• ABET accredited degree
• 3 years of related experience
• Experience with airworthiness processes, aviation qualification standards, or system safety assessments.
• Ability to review and interpret technical data, engineering documentation, and test/qualification results.
• Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and engineering trade‑off analysis.
• Demonstrated experience supporting DoW acquisition, engineering programs (military rotary wing of fixed wing platform experience is highly preferred).
• Must have an in-scope DoW Secret security clearance

Disability Accommodation for Applicants - Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment at INTUITIVE [e-mail] or 256-922-9300. Our process is to respond and to work with the requestor to identify a workable accommodation to the application process.