Mechanical Engineer

Aery Aviation, LLC; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aery Aviation, LLC in Newport News, Virginia, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and integrate aircraft structures and mechanical systems for modifications, repairs, and certification programs. You will develop installation concepts, support FAA certification artifacts, and collaborate with Electrical, Certification, Stress, Production, and external vendors to deliver compliant solutions.

This role requires SolidWorks proficiency, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Experience designing, analyzing, integrating, or supporting aircraft structures and mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations and aircraft certification processes (STC projects, 337 forms).
• Experience creating, reviewing, or interpreting engineering drawings and documentation.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and MS Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and work in office and hangar environments.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and document aircraft structures, mechanical systems, equipment installations, and aircraft modifications supporting repair, alteration, and certification programs.
• Develop engineering solutions that satisfy customer requirements, regulatory requirements, airworthiness standards, and program objectives.
• Perform engineering analyses including structural, thermal, vibration, fatigue, and other evaluations necessary to support design decisions and certification activities.
• Develop and review engineering drawings, technical reports, compliance documentation, test plans, and supporting engineering data.
• Coordinate with Electrical Engineering, Certification, Stress Analysis, Production, Quality, and external vendors to ensure successful system integration and program execution.
• Support development of certification artifacts, compliance substantiation, and engineering reports required for FAA, DER, ODA, military, or customer approval.
• Evaluate manufacturability, maintainability, serviceability, and installation considerations throughout the design process.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, assembly, installation, troubleshooting, testing, and aircraft modification activities.
• Participate in engineering design reviews and provide technical recommendations regarding safety, performance, reliability, maintainability, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain engineering data under configuration control and ensure work products comply with company standards, procedures, and drawing practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, development of engineering standards, design practices, and lessons-learned activities.

Skills

Structural design

Mechanical systems integration

Engineering documentation

FAA regulations familiarity

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

About The Role

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, and integration of structural and mechanical systems associated with aircraft modifications, repairs, and certification programs.

About The Role

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, and integration of structural and mechanical systems associated with aircraft modifications, repairs, and certification programs.

This role develops installation concepts, structural reinforcements, equipment mounts, and mechanical system integrations required to support new aircraft capabilities while maintaining airworthiness and regulatory compliance. The Mechanical Engineer ensures that designs are structurally sound, manufacturable, maintainable, and compatible with the aircraft’s existing configuration.

Mechanical Engineers work closely with Electrical Engineers, Designers, Certification Engineers, Production personnel, and external stakeholders to develop engineering solutions that meet technical, regulatory, and operational requirements. Mechanical Engineers will also support and fulfill the role of Mechanical Designer/Modelers as needed.

What You Will Be Doing

• Design, analyze, and document aircraft structures, mechanical systems, equipment installations, and aircraft modifications supporting repair, alteration, and certification programs.
• Develop engineering solutions that satisfy customer requirements, regulatory requirements, airworthiness standards, and program objectives.
• Perform engineering analyses including structural, thermal, vibration, fatigue, and other evaluations necessary to support design decisions and certification activities.
• Develop and review engineering drawings, technical reports, compliance documentation, test plans, and supporting engineering data.
• Coordinate with Electrical Engineering, Certification, Stress Analysis, Production, Quality, and external vendors to ensure successful system integration and program execution.
• Support development of certification artifacts, compliance substantiation, and engineering reports required for FAA, DER, ODA, military, or customer approval.
• Evaluate manufacturability, maintainability, serviceability, and installation considerations throughout the design process.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, assembly, installation, troubleshooting, testing, and aircraft modification activities.
• Participate in engineering design reviews and provide technical recommendations regarding safety, performance, reliability, maintainability, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain engineering data under configuration control and ensure work products comply with company standards, procedures, and drawing practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, development of engineering standards, design practices, and lessons-learned activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Engineering.

You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Experience designing, analyzing, integrating, or supporting aircraft structures, mechanical systems, equipment installations, or aircraft modifications.
• Working knowledge of engineering principles related to structural design, materials, mechanics, manufacturing processes, and mechanical system integration.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations, aircraft certification processes, Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) projects, or FAA Form 337 major alteration processes.
• Experience creating, reviewing, or interpreting engineering drawings, technical reports, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with Engineering, Certification, Production, Quality, Program Management, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to work in both office and aircraft hangar environments.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status.

Nice to Haves

• Five or more years of experience supporting aircraft modification, repair, integration, or aerospace product development programs.
• Experience supporting FAA certification activities, including STC programs, compliance documentation, test plans, test reports, and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.
• Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-516C airworthiness requirements and military aircraft modification programs.
• Experience performing structural, thermal, vibration, fatigue, or other engineering analyses supporting design and certification activities.
• Experience developing engineering reports, substantiation documents, installation instructions, test procedures, and certification support documentation.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards.
• Familiarity with aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, fastener systems, and aircraft structural repair practices.
• Experience with aircraft production, modification, installation, ground testing, or flight test support.
• Experience working directly with customers, DERs, FAA representatives, OEMs, suppliers, or certification authorities.
• Familiarity with configuration management, engineering release processes, and aerospace quality systems such as AS9100.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check, consistent with applicable laws and company policies. Some positions may require drug testing.

Aery Aviation Job Descriptions Are Meant As Summarizations Only.

They do not necessarily reflect all duties and responsibilities of a position.

For Aery Aviation, the question isn’t: “Can we?” When others are limited in the common approach, Aery Aviation jumps into higher gear asking, “How can we do this?” and then proceeds into problem-solving for customers. This is what customers appreciate most about Aery Aviation – avid tenacity. It’s not cookie cutter production that Aery Aviation is cultivating; it is projects that inspire the Aery Aviation work-family to come together and brainstorm, excited to come to work every day because there is always something inventive and interesting to work on.

Our Benefits

We offer the right candidate the chance to join a forward-thinking organization, supported by a competitive compensation and benefits package. Learn more about Aery Aviation, LLC at www.aeryaviation.com.

Aery Aviation, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Aery Aviation, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

About Aery Aviation LLC

Our Purpose: Aviation Professionals Improving Lives Through Innovation

Aery Aviation, LLC is an aerospace engineering, aircraft modification, certification, manufacturing, and flight operations company headquartered in Newport News, Virginia. Aery provides integrated aviation solutions supporting defense, government, commercial, and special mission operators worldwide. The company holds FAA Part 135 and Part 145 certificates, AS9100D and ISO 9001 certifications, and provides engineering, aircraft integration, manufacturing, certification, maintenance, and flight operations supporting advanced aerospace programs.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

85,000 - 120,000 USD per year (Aery Aviation LLC - PHF / Corporate Office)