Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer, Senior with Security Clearance

Tekla Research, Inc.; Havelock (NC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Part time

Job summary

Tekla Research, Inc. seeks a Senior Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer to support the Adversary and Specialized Aircraft Program Office near Cherry Point, NC. U.S. citizenship with Secret clearance and 10+ years of aircraft modification experience are required.

The role involves reviewing mechanical designs for airworthiness, coordinating with PMA, FST, NAWCAD, and contractors on technical discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with MIL-STDs and manuals.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 key technical engineering products (including drawings, repair dispositions, and analyses) as well as program contractual documents (including Statements of Work [SOW]).

Skills

Communication skills

Discrepancy triage

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

B.S. Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

MIL-STDs knowledge

Airworthiness standards

SOW familiarity

Job description

Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer, Senior

Location: Cherry Point, NC

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 key technical engineering products (including drawings, repair dispositions, and analyses) as well as program contractual 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 and 11 paid federal holidays.