Aviation Engineer

IronMountain Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contractor located in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Aviation Engineer to provide technical support focusing on aviation airworthiness reviews and evaluations. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree, 10 years of experience, and strong communication skills. The role involves applying engineering principles and managing technical documentation. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret-level security clearance and perform in-person work. Competitive pay and opportunities for skill development included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience required.
• Thorough understanding of rotary wing systems and aircraft repairs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply recognized systems engineering principles.
• Provide technical support for airworthiness qualification processes.
• Review component and system-level analytical reports.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Effective written and verbal communication

Ability to work well with others

Desire to acquire new skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Overview

Aviation Engineer located in Huntsville, AL to provide technical support for a Redstone Arsenal customer. The work focuses on aviation airworthiness reviews, evaluations of aircraft system modifications, and qualification of new systems. Candidates must be highly motivated, self‑starter, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret‑level security clearance is required. Position requires in‑person work in Huntsville, AL.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience.
• Strong work ethic, effective written and verbal communication, the ability to work well with others, and a strong desire to acquire new skills.
• Thorough understanding of rotary wing systems and the individual components within the systems, aircraft repairs, and maintenance program support.
• Understanding and experience with the Army Aviation airworthiness qualification process is a plus.
• Good proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Job Duties

• Apply recognized systems engineering principles.
• Use computer skills for analysis, documentation, and communication of systems engineering and program management data.
• Provide technical support for systems engineering and airworthiness qualification processes including requirements development, item specifications, configuration management, and data management.
• Identify applicable airworthiness requirements for assigned efforts related to Environmental, Electrical Power Quality, Structural, Electromagnetic Interference, Human Factors, Flight Controls, and Propulsion.
• Attend technical meetings to gather information, communicate data and testing requirements, identify potential issues, recommend solutions, and provide insights regarding airworthiness qualification processes and procedures as necessary.
• Review component and system‑level analytical reports, recommending approval or disapproval.
• Solicit and coordinate written input from multiple technical perspectives for airworthiness qualification efforts and build a comprehensive response to the customer with findings, issues, and potential resolutions.
• Manage and track progress of multiple taskings in a computer database and provide updated status as requested.

IronMountain Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.