Engineer I-Absolute Aviation

HEICO; Cheney (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick,Holiday

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Company Sponsored Basic Life Insurance

AD&D and LTD

Voluntary Coverages

Traditional 401(k) and Roth Savings

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Absolute Aviation, a trusted FAA-certified repair station, seeks an engineer to create repair documentation and manufacturing data for aircraft components. You will support technicians with technical guidance, test fixture development, and detailed procedures for FAA and airline approvals.

You will design and review components using SolidWorks and Altium, establish tolerances, and develop PMA/reparations packages while collaborating with design teams and suppliers in a regulated aviation

Qualifications

• Ability to create and review engineering documentation suitable for FAA and airline approvals.
• Experience with design and documentation control in aviation or a highly regulated industry.
• Strong technical writing skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft components (electrical and mechanical).
• Establish measurement tolerances using industry practices and next higher assemblies.
• Create and revise designs in SolidWorks and Altium PCB software.
• Design electrical or mechanical test fixtures and write procedures.
• Prepare PMA and repair process documentation for FAA submission.
• Collaborate with design teams to select and adapt techniques to solve problems.
• Assist in supplier selection for fabrication of PMA parts.
• Release and maintain engineering docs in PLM system.
• Support team goals and maintain schedule discipline.

Skills

Technical writing

SolidWorks

Altium PCB

C/Python/C#/VB.Net

QMS/ISO knowledge

FAA regulations

Tools

SolidWorks

Altium PCB

Job description

Join the Absolute Aviation Team

For over 20 years, Absolute Aviation has been known for customer-focused service and reliable aircraft support around the world. As an FAA-certified Repair Station, we take pride in delivering precision and quality across every repair we perform.

Our team specializes in Communication, Electrical, Electro-Mechanical Accessory, and Lighting systems—critical components that keep aircraft flying safely and efficiently. With innovative DER and minor repairs, we help our customers extend component life, reduce costs, and keep operations moving.

At Absolute, we’re all about partnership, growth, and craftsmanship that matters. If you’re passionate about aviation, problem-solving, and working with a team that takes pride in doing things right, you’ll feel right at home here.

We offer a competitive benefits package to full‑time employees which includes:

• Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick, Holiday’s, and Floating Holidays.
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Company Sponsored Basic Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD
• Voluntary Coverages (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life Insurance)
• Traditional 401(k) and Roth Savings Plans
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for advancement

Overview Of The Position

Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, create component repair documentation, suitable for FAA and/or airline approval. Create manufacturing data needed to fabricate components, printed circuit boards and other items to support the repair of aircraft components. Support the repair station technicians by providing technical assistance, test and assembly fixture creation and detailed procedures.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer, troubleshoot, and repair of various aircraft components, both electrical and mechanical, using manual and automatic measuring equipment.
• Establish measurement tolerances using accepted industry practices and/or review of next higher assemblies.
• Create, revise, and review designs using SolidWorks 3D CAD Software platform and /or Altium PCB software.
• Design electrical or mechanical test fixtures and create written procedures.
• Create PMA (Parts Manufacturing Approval) and repair process supporting documentation packages for submittal to the FAA and/or customers.
• Research, collect data, and work with design teams to evaluate, select, adapt, and modify techniques, procedures and criteria to solve problems.
• Assist in supplier selection to manufacture fabricated or PMA parts.
• Release and maintain engineering documentation in a Product Lifecycle Management System.
• Support the goals of the repair station and the company's core values.
• Support an engineering team environment by sharing knowledge, participating in collaboration, communicating clearly and showing respect to other team members.
• Support scheduled project deadlines and keep tasks organized.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Other Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Further knowledge and witnessed practice of company core values.
• Knowledge of document change control processes including Engineering Change Orders, Change Control Board practices and general revision control.
• Must be comfortable working alone or in a team environment.
• Must understand the importance of quality of work and maintain a high level of excellence and integrity when completing projects.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of computer programming languages such as C, Python, C# and VB.Net.
• Knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) practices and familiarity with ISO certifications.
• Ability to understand regulatory requirements for airworthiness in accordance with FAA and various foreign authorities.
• Experience in quality control and new product development within the aviation industry.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, soldering and safety equipment.