Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer, Senior

HRB; Cherry Point (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Plan

short- and long-term disability

accidental death & dismemberment

401K retirement & matching

Tuition assistance program

direct deposit

leave package

11 paid federal holidays

Job summary

HRB seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to support PMA-226 in advancing F-5N+/F+ aircraft modifications and maintenance programs. You will review complex mechanical designs for structural integrity and airworthiness, collaborating with subject matter experts across Structures, Mechanisms, and Flight Controls.

Requires 10+ years in aircraft modification, DoD MIL-STDs knowledge, and strong communication. U.S.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in modifying military or commercial aircraft, including design and substantiation
• Experience with FAA or NAVAIR Airworthiness related to structural integrity
• Knowledge of DoD MIL-STDs and commercial mechanical design standards
• Familiarity with military or commercial maintenance publications and manuals
• Strong communication skills and work ethic

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support to F-5 Systems Lead Engineer within PMA-226
• Review mechanical design, modification and repair of F-5N+/F+ aircraft for structural integrity and airworthiness
• Support SMEs across Structures, Mechanisms, and Flight Controls domains
• Coordinate and triage mechanical technical discrepancy requests among PMA, FST, NAWCAD, and contractors
• Perform in-service tasks related to development, operation, evaluation, and maintenance programs
• Develop and maintain familiarity with technical products and SOW documentation

Skills

Aircraft modifications

Structural analysis

Airworthiness requirements

DoD MIL-STDs knowledge

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering

Job description

YesClearance Required: Maintains or eligible for Secret

Must be a U.S. Citizen - Yes

Clearance Required: Maintains or eligible for Secret

Education Required: Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Bachelors of Science in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering.

Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in developing modifications to military or commercial aircraft including design and substantiation.
• Experience in FAA or NAVAIR Airworthiness requirements related to aircraft structural integrity.
• Knowledge of and experience with DoD (MIL-STDs) and commercial standards in mechanical design
• Knowledge of and experience with military (or commercial) operational manuals, and maintenance/sustainment technical publications
• Strong communications skills and work ethic.

Position Description

• Provides mechanical engineering support to F-5 Systems Lead Engineer within the Adversary and Specialized Aircraft Program Office, PMA-226.
• Provides senior level review of mechanical design, modification and repair of F-5N+/F+ aircraft and adherence to Structural Integrity and Airworthiness considerations.
• Supports Subject Matter Experts in developing technical responses for respective organizations and engineering domains including but not limited to; Structures, Mechanisms, and Flight Controls.
• As directed, coordinates and triages mechanical technical discrepancy requests between the PMA, FST, NAWCAD, and contracted services.
• Performs various in-service tasks related to the development, operation, evaluation, and improvement of Adversary aircraft, weapon systems supportability and/or maintainability programs.
• Develops, reviews, analyzes, and maintains familiarity with keytechnical engineering products(including drawings, repair dispositions, and analyzes) as well as programcontractual documents(including Statements of Work [SOW]).

Salary

This is a part time on call position with an estimated hourly rate of $53 to $79 per hour. The rates will be dependent on experience.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• & Vision Plan
• short- and long-term disability
• accidental death & dismemberment
• 401K retirement & matching
• Tuition assistance program
• direct deposit
• leave package
• 11 paid federal holidays