Mechanical Engineer, Journeyman

Astrion; Robins Air Force Base (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer, JM, located at Robins AFB in Warner Robins, GA. This position requires a Secret clearance and involves supporting DoD/ISR/SOF operations with advanced mechanical systems.

The role emphasizes design, analysis, and field support, including supervising fabrication, coordinating tasks, and developing documentation in compliance with contract requirements. A strong aviation background is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Guide and provide mechanical engineering expertise to design complex equipment and to evaluate new applications.
• Determine theoretical principles and apply advanced analytical methods.
• Analyze tasks to estimate manpower and material needs.
• Prepare schedules for tasks within estimates.
• Supervise technicians in fabrication and installation of complex equipment.
• Direct field operation and maintenance activities of installations.
• Evaluate systems and design modifications to fix malfunctions or changes in requirements.
• Develop new applications with originality and complex test procedures.
• Plan and organize development of assignments; coordinate manpower and activities for integration.
• Review drawings for proper engineering techniques and specs.
• Develop, release, and maintain documentation per requirements.
• Review, write and edit reports to provide conclusions and data.
• Work with technical standards; apply theories and principles.
• Work under general supervision, providing solutions to moderate complexity.

Skills

On-wing aircraft experience

Depot maintenance on military aircraft

Structural aircraft experience

DoD/USG ISR/SOF experience

Education

ABET-accredited Master’s or Doctorate in Engineering

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s 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 corrects drawings to ensure proper engineering techniques and required specification have been utilized.
• Develops, releases and maintains documentation in accordance with company and contractual requirements.
• Reviews, 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.