Engineer I

AAR Corp; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus package

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AAR Corp. is seeking an Engineer I to support aerospace component sustainment under the direction of a Senior Engineer. You will assist in inspections, data research, nonconformance investigations, and engineering submittals while maintaining accurate records.

The role collaborates with program, warehouse, depot, supplier, and U.S. Air Force personnel to resolve landing gear issues safely and promptly. The position emphasizes development of applied engineering judgment, compliance with ITAR, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or related engineering from an ABET-accredited four-year college or university.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, specifications, inspection results, and dimensional data; aircraft component experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; data visualization/reporting tools preferred.
• Ability to work in office and industrial warehouse/depot environments and travel as needed.
• ITAR compliance: U.S. Person required.
• Two years of experience in aircraft/aircraft-component engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation, coordination, and closure of engineering submittals and disposition records, including ETAR/202, 1694, and related technical documentation.
• Inspect landing gear components and serviceable returns at warehouse/depot locations against orders and drawings.
• Evaluate assets, document defects, and recommend repair, reuse, or condemnation.
• Coordinate with USAF engineers, depot personnel, warehouse teams, suppliers, and quality personnel for technical review.
• Maintain engineering logs, databases, and reporting datasets for traceability and decision-making.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Engineering data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in mechanical/aerospace/manufacturing engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Us:AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services.AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

Description

The Engineer I supports aerospace component sustainment activities under the direction of a Senior Engineer and/or Engineering Manager while developing applied engineering judgment and technical capability. The role supports component inspections, technical-data research, nonconformance investigations, engineering submittals and dispositions, repair-opportunity evaluations, and the maintenance of accurate engineering records and reporting. The position works closely with program, warehouse, depot, supplier, quality, and U.S. Air Force personnel to help ensure safe, compliant, and timely resolution of landing gear component issues.

What you will be responsible for

• Support preparation, coordination, and closure of engineering submittals and disposition records, including ETAR/202, 1694, request-for-variance, deviation, and related technical documentation.
• Inspect landing gear components, Exhibit 11 items, serviceable returns, and other incoming material at warehouse and depot locations; compare condition to applicable technical orders, drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Evaluate assets in P condition, document defects and supporting evidence, and recommend appropriate paths such as repair, rework, use-as-is, further engineering review, or condemnation for approval by authorized engineering personnel.
• Coordinate with U.S. Air Force engineers, depot personnel, warehouse teams, suppliers, quality personnel, and internal program functions to obtain dimensions, photographs, records, and other information needed for technical review and disposition.
• Maintain engineering logs, databases, source records, and reporting datasets; perform routine data validation and reconciliation to support traceability, status reporting, condemnation tracking, and program decision‑making.
• Research technical orders, drawings, specifications, and historical records to support repair development, component qualification, reverse‑engineering efforts, and resolution of technical questions.
• Develop and update work instructions, inspection guides, standard work, and process documentation to improve consistency, traceability, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Support nonconformance, QDR/PQDR, and continuous‑improvement activities; identify potential product or process issues, communicate risks promptly, and ensure assigned work complies with company, customer, quality, safety, and export‑control requirements.
• Travel may be required.

Qualifications

What you will need to be successful in this role

• Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or another applicable engineering field from an ABET‑accredited four‑year college or university.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, specifications, inspection results, and dimensional data; aircraft component, maintenance, manufacturing, or depot experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with data visualization, reporting tools, or engineering workflow systems is preferred.
• Ability to work in both office and industrial warehouse/depot environments and travel as needed.
• This position requires compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or individual admitted as a refugee or granted asylum).
• Two (2) years of experience in aircraft or aircraft‑component engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, inspection, depot operations, or a related technical environment is preferred.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
• This position is an on‑site work environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

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Schedule

Full-time

Overtime Status

Exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.