Engineer I

AAR; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AAR in Ogden, Utah seeks an Engineer I to support aerospace component sustainment under guidance from senior engineers, developing applied engineering judgment and technical capability. You will inspect landing gear components, coordinate with Air Force and depot teams, and maintain engineering records for safe, compliant, timely resolutions.

B.S. in mechanical/aerospace/manufacturing engineering (ABET-accredited) is required; 2 years in aircraft engineering preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or a related engineering field from ABET-accredited college.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, specifications, inspection results, and dimensional data.
• ITAR compliance: U.S. Person required.
• Two (2) years of aircraft/aircraft-component engineering or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation, coordination, and closure of engineering submittals and disposition records.
• Inspect landing gear components and serviceable returns against orders and contractual requirements.
• Evaluate assets in condition codes and recommend repair, rework, or other disposition.
• Coordinate with Air Force engineers, depot personnel, warehouse teams, suppliers, and quality personnel.
• Maintain engineering logs, databases, and reporting datasets for traceability.
• Research orders and historical records to support repair development and disposition.
• Develop and update work instructions, inspection guides, and process documentation.
• Support nonconformance and continuous-improvement activities; ensure compliance with requirements.

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Engineering workflow systems

Data visualization tools

Job description

Title: Engineer I

Location: United States-Utah-Ogden

Job Number: 18902

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.

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.

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.