Engineering Technician V

MTech, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,077 - 86,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Paid Time Off including holidays ands

401(k) eligibility

Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/ FSA

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Referral bonus

Culture and atmosphere

Job summary

Magee Technologies (MTech) seeks an experienced Engineering Technician V to support design, development, substantiation, and documentation of complex aircraft modifications for military and civilian use. You will apply GD&T, create 2D/3D drawings, and manage data in Windchill, collaborating with engineers, manufacturing, and field personnel to ensure successful installations.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 9+ years in aerospace engineering, and hands-on experience with aircraft

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 9 years’ recent experience in a similar engineering role.
• Significant aircraft modification experience in Naval or DoW environments.
• Experience planning, designing, and executing engineering projects.
• Proficiency with GD&T for aircraft parts and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and construct major units, devices, or equipment to meet specifications and performance requirements.
• Conduct tests, analyze results, and modify designs with detailed documentation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and coordinate activities.
• Produce high-quality 2D drawings and 3D models for aircraft modifications using PTC Creo.
• Manage engineering data in Windchill with revision control and ECP/ECN processing.
• Support wiring harness design and installation drawings compliant with aerospace standards.
• Provide mentoring on CAD practices, GD&T, and modification procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

PTC Creo

PTC Windchill

ASME Y14.x & GD&T

Job description

Overview

Description

Company Overview:

Magee Technologies (MTech) is a premier provider of comprehensive aerostructure solutions and complex systems integrations for defense and commercial customers. We are a dedicated partner working with clients to solve challenging problems with tailored engineering. MTech integrates structural design, airworthiness, and rapid prototyping with a customer-centric approach, serving as a "one-stop" solution from concept through production and flight. Our AS9100-certified quality system ensures technical hurdles are met with high-performance solutions calibrated to mission-critical goals.

Note: This position is covered by the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) and is subject to applicable U.S. Department of Labor wage determinations. Compensation, fringe benefits, and paid leave are provided in accordance with the SCA wage determination incorporated into the governing federal contract. The minimum hourly wage and health & welfare fringe benefits may be adjusted with contract modifications or updated wage determinations.

MTech Offers:

• Flexible work schedule
• Paid Time Off including Holidays, Sick, Vacation, Military Pay, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility
• Full Healthcare Eligibility including Medical, Dental, and Vision plus H&W
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Company Provided Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident and Voluntary Life Insurance Eligibility
• Fantastic company culture and atmosphere

Impact Summary

The Engineering Technician V will serve as a technical expert, providing critical support to the design, development, substantiation, and documentation of complex aircraft modifications and prototype systems for military and civilian aircraft. The role requires advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt designs to meet unique specifications and challenging performance criteria. Successful candidates will contribute to the development and improvement of engineering solutions that meet current and future needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and construct major units, devices, or equipment, ensuring all project specifications and performance requirements are met.
• Conduct thorough experiments and tests, analyze results, and modify equipment design to enhance performance, documenting findings and generating detailed reports.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and coordinate project activities.
• Apply expert knowledge of ASME Y14.x series concepts and demonstrate fluent Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to ensure design accuracy, clarity, and manufacturability.
• Independently produce high-quality drawings for aircraft modifications including bracket/adapter and assembly drawings, complete and clear notes, flag notes, and references per standards and specifications.
• Utilize PTC Creo for advanced 3D parametric modeling, large assembly management, sheet metal design, and detailed 2D drawings, including wire routing and harness designs.
• Perform comprehensive 2D and 3D digital wire routing and harness design, creating installation drawings in compliance with aerospace wiring standards, bend radii, and separation requirements.
• Research, interpret, and integrate existing aircraft technical data from repositories including AVPLM, IETMS, and V-22 systems, as well as OEM documentation.
• Manage engineering data and documentation within PTC Windchill, ensuring configuration control, revision management, lifecycle adherence, and processing of ECPs/ECNs.
• Develop and revise complex engineering drawings, 3D models, and documentation for aircraft structural modifications, system installations, and prototype components.
• Select and adapt plans, techniques, designs, or layouts for engineering projects.
• Review, analyze, and integrate the technical work of others to ensure consistency with project requirements.
• Prepare detailed specifications, layouts, parts lists, cost estimates, and procedural guidelines for projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, structural analysts, manufacturing personnel, and field artisans to resolve complex technical issues, conduct fit checks, and ensure successful installation and integration of modifications.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and quality review to junior technicians on drafting standards, CAD best practices, GD&T, and modification procedures.
• Support structural analysis by preparing geometry, fastener patterns, and material callouts for review and substantiation.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in technical design and engineering analysis.
• Technical expertise in ASME Y14.x and GD&T principles.
• Experience with PTC Creo for 3D modeling, assembly design, and generating 2D drawings.
• Effective communication and coordination to manage project stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
• Ability to manage complex technical tasks and collaborate across teams through the full lifecycle of aircraft modification projects.
• Capacity to handle multiple projects with high attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 9 years’ recent experience in a similar engineering role.
• Significant experience in aircraft modification within Naval or DoW industry.
• Experience planning, designing, and executing engineering projects.
• Skilled in using analytical instruments and interpreting test results.
• Proficiency in GD&T for aircraft and modification parts, including interpretation and critique of GD&T to balance manufacturability, inspection feasibility, and fit in aircraft environments.
• Ability to translate sketches and concepts into detailed drawings and manage revision control.
• Experience creating comprehensive 2D and 3D wire routing documentation, including harness models and installation drawings complying with wiring standards.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems like PTC Windchill for configuration control and data management, and using data from repositories such as AVPLM, IETMS, or V-22.
• Proficiency in PTC Creo for complex 3D modeling and 2D drawing generation.
• Experience with PLM systems for managing engineering data and changes in government or aerospace environments.
• Experience designing rack and box mounting solutions with considerations for strain relief, EMI/EMC, and maintainability.
• Direct on-aircraft support experience in hangar and depot environments to capture as-built conditions and update models/drawings is desirable.
• U.S. citizen able to obtain a SECRET security clearance.

Travel

• Travel may be required up to 5% of the time.

General

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the employee may be required to perform duties outside of this as operationally required.

Salary Information

The estimated salary range for this position will be $43.61 - $62.50 per hour based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skill set.

EEO Statement

MTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.