Mechanical Engineer, Aircraft Systems & Airworthiness

Apogee; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support government aircraft programs. You will design, develop, integrate, and analyze hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, plus flight controls and structural elements.

You will contribute across the full lifecycle from trade studies to certification support and sustainment, while aligning with airworthiness processes and integrity programs.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 12 years in the field, 5+ years with DoD or USG ISR/SOF.
• 2+ years in design/development/integration of aircraft hydraulic/pneumatic/mechanical systems.
• 2+ years in project leadership or oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for aircraft hydraulic/pneumatic/mechanical systems, flight controls and structures.
• Execute hardware design, development, integration, and analysis across life cycle.
• Conduct feasibility and trade studies for design improvements.
• Support airworthiness activities and certification criteria.
• Assist with investigations, defect reports, and field/depot support.
• Engage in program events (TIMs, PDRs, CDRs, PCA/FCA) and reviews.
• Develop structural/corrosion repairs and support corrosion prevention.
• Analyze program progress, identify issues, and propose solutions.
• Support acquisition/sustainment processes and integrity programs.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Flight controls

Mass properties

Structures

Airworthiness

System integration

Design reviews

CAD usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Finite Element Analysis tools

Job description

Apogee is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support government aircraft programs. You will design, develop, integrate, and analyze hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, plus flight controls and structural elements.

You will contribute across the full lifecycle from trade studies to certification support and sustainment, while aligning with airworthiness processes and integrity programs.