Mechanical Sub-Systems Engineer

Andromeda Systems, Inc; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 119,851; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with immediate vesting

Paid leave including PTO and holidays

Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance and professional development

Job summary

Andromeda Systems, Inc, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is hiring a full-time Mechanical Systems Engineer to support DoD aircraft platforms. The role involves designing, troubleshooting, and maintaining mechanical systems on various military aircraft.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in engineering, experience in the aviation industry, and skills in AutoCAD and Microsoft 365. The position offers competitive compensation of $40.00 to $87.00 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of mechanical systems engineering work experience in the aviation, aerospace, or defense industry.
• Familiarity with aircraft systems troubleshooting and integration.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed solutions for aircraft system problems.
• Assist with troubleshooting various aircraft systems.
• Perform engineering investigations of failed components.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Communication skills

Reading and creating AutoCAD drawings

Using Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, aerodynamics, mechanical, or electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft 365

Job description

Andromeda Systems Incorporated (ASI) is seeking a full‑time experienced Mechanical Systems Engineer to support DoD aircraft platforms. The engineer will assist in the design, execution, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems and modifications on a variety of DoD aircraft platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed solutions for technical, operational, and maintenance problems
• Assist maintenance in troubleshooting
  • The rigging of aircraft control systems
  • Aircraft hydraulic repairs and malfunctions
  • Aircraft fire detection and suppression system repairs and malfunctions
  • Aircraft fuel system repairs and malfunctions
  • Aircraft pressurization system repairs and malfunctions
• Present technical findings to management or team
• Ensure repairs are compliant with approved naval aviation maintenance policies
• Perform engineering investigations of failed aircraft components and systems
• Provide disposition for obsolete aircraft system components
• Determine criticality of aircraft system components by performing failure mode effects and criticality analysis
• Review technical publication deficiency reports and update publications as necessary
• Ensure aircraft operates properly and safely
• Draw and read blueprints, give material estimates and time required for repairs
• Determine aircraft airworthiness
• Apply engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, develop, implement, test, and evaluate projects within the mechanical engineering discipline
• Review and prepare engineering and technical analyses, reports, and other technical documentation
• Up to 10% travel may be required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, aerodynamics, mechanical, or electrical engineering from an accredited college or university
• At least 4 years of mechanical systems engineering work experience within the aviation, aerospace, or defense industry
• Familiarity with the troubleshooting and integration of test equipment, electrical/power, air conditioning, cabin pressure, hydraulics, and mechanical systems in aircraft
• Experience in reading, creating, and editing drawings in AutoCAD (or similar CAD program) and work instructions in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat products
• Experience in prototyping and validating installations
• Ability to use Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-10 years of mechanical systems engineering work experience within the aviation, aerospace, or defense industry
• Self‑motivator capable of working through problems independently

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must qualify for Secret Clearance

Benefits and Compensation

• 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting and 4% discretionary match
• Paid leave including PTO, holiday, bereavement, and military
• Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• Health and dependent care FSA
• Company‑provided life/AD&D, as well as supplemental life and disability insurance
• TRICARE Supplement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition assistance and professional development

Pay

• $40.00-$87.00 per hour

AAP/EEO Statement

Andromeda Systems Incorporated is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. As such, 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5, 41 CFR 60-741.5 as well as 29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A are herein incorporated by reference, to the extent applicable.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.