Mechanical Engineer, Journeyman

Astrion; Robins (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Mechanical Engineer, JM to support Robins AFB, GA. Located at Warner Robins, this full‑time role requires advanced degree ABET‑accredited and DoD/USG experience with focus on aircraft systems.

Responsibilities include guiding mechanical design, applying analytical methods, coordinating fabrication and field operations, and developing new applications with rigorous testing and documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Engineering (ABET) with 0–2 years, five years in DoD/USG ISR/SOF.
• Bachelor’s in Engineering (ABET) with 2–4 years, five years in DoD/USG ISR/SOF.
• Must have on aircraft/on wing experience; depot maintenance on military aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance in mechanical engineering to design complex equipment and systems.
• Apply advanced analytical methods to investigate and develop new applications.
• Estimate manpower and material for tasks and prepare schedules.
• Supervise technicians in fabrication and installation of equipment.
• Direct field operation and maintenance activities of installations.
• Evaluate systems and design modifications to fix malfunctions.
• Develop original applications and complex test procedures.
• Organize development of assignments and coordinate teams for integration.
• Provide technical guidance for fabrication drawings.
• Review and edit reports including evaluations and manuals.

Skills

On aircraft experience

DoD/USG ISR/SOF experience

Education

ABET- Master/Doctorate in Engineering

ABET- Bachelor in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Engineer, JM

Location: Warner Robins, GA

Job Status: Full-time

Clearance: Secret

Travel: 15%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer, JM located at Robins AFB in Warner Robins, GA.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Engineering (ABET required) and 0-2 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD or other USG ISR/SOF Organizations.
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET required) and 2-4 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD or other USG ISR/SOF Organizations.
• Must have on aircraft/on wing experience; depot maintenance on military aircraft; structural aircraft experience

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing guidance and expertise in mechanical engineering to design complex mechanical equipment and systems, and to investigate, evaluate and develop new applications for existing equipment and systems.
• Determines theoretical principles involved and applying advanced analytical and investigative methods and techniques.
• Analyzes assigned tasks to provide estimates of manpower and material required to complete.
• Prepares schedules for accomplishing tasks within estimates.
• Supervises and coordinates technicians in fabrication and installation of complex mechanical and related electronic equipment and systems.
• May direct field operation and maintenance activities of mechanical equipment/systems installations.
• Evaluates operational systems and designs modification to eliminate causes of malfunctions or changes in system requirements.
• Develops new applications requiring appreciable originality and ingenuity, and complex test procedures for equipment and systems which are significantly different from existing designs.
• Plans, organizes and conducts the development of each assignment; coordinates manpower assigned to each activity and coordinates the activities of group involved in various stages of overall program to ensure effective integration. Provides technical guidance to personnel involved with producing design fabrication drawings.
• Reviews and writes and edits reports such as evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals, etc. to provide recommendations, conclusions, and other data.
• Experienced with frequent use and application of technical standards, principles and theories.
• Works under general supervision, providing solutions to technical problems of moderate scope/complexity.