Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Aircraft Integration)

Reliable Robotics Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee medical

401k contribution

Casual work environment

Job summary

An aviation technology firm in Albuquerque is seeking an experienced technician to oversee the installation and maintenance of aircraft systems. The role requires extensive collaboration across design and quality teams, as well as significant experience in aircraft operations. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering and extensive experience with CAD software. This position offers a competitive salary of $135,000 to $190,000, along with perks such as stock options and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in aircraft maintenance/modification operations.
• 2+ years leading aerospace projects.
• Experience with PLM software.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain aircraft systems.
• Conduct design reviews for cost and compliance.
• Collaborate with quality and certification teams.

Skills

Aircraft design experience

Project management in aerospace

Experience with CAD software

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Altium

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

We\'re building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods — and eventually people — move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for installation, inspection, maintenance, repair, modification, testing, and fabrication of the Reliable-designed mechanical, electromechanical, and electrical/avionics assemblies, harnessing, interconnects, and other commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products
• Conduct design for excellence (DFx) reviews to evaluate designs for cost, producibility, inspectability, consistency, adequacy, accuracy, and conformance to requirements
• Collaborate with design, quality, and certification teams to embed manufacturability, compliance, and risk mitigation in all phases of product development (e.g., prototype, R&D, certification, and production)
• Develop and ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, quality management systems, technical bulletins, engineering orders, service bulletins, and airworthiness directives
• Develop processes to ensure accurate, current, and complete documentation (installation and inspection records, logbook entries, etc.) is utilized and maintained
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement timely corrective actions to maintain schedule, quality, and reliability
• Ensure an adequate supply of tools, serviceable parts, components, and consumables necessary for aircraft servicing and maintenance

Basic Success Criteria

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or 7+ years of relevant experience leading aircraft maintenance/modification operations
• 7+ years of aircraft design, manufacturing, inspection, and/or testing experience
• 2+ years of experience leading complex projects or programs in aerospace, autonomy, or robotics
• 2+ years of experience with computer-aided design (CAD) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, such as Altium, NX, and Teamcenter

Preferred Success Criteria

• Holder of an FAA-accredited Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
• Prototype/R&D development or New Product Introduction (NPI) experience
• Experience with industry or regulatory requirements such as AS9100, CFR 14 CFR 21.137, and/or 14 CFR Part 145
• Knowledge of highly complex medium to heavy turbine-powered aircraft, their powerplants, flight and stabilization controls, pneumatic, fuel systems, electronic engine, hydraulic, and navigation systems
• Maintenance and rigging experience on P&W PT6A Engines/Airframes
• Previous leadership or management experience

Our team is passionate about delivering on our commitments, solving hard problems, continuously improving, and helping the business succeed. We are constantly reevaluating our technologies, products, and capabilities. If you are a lifelong learner, you will love this environment. Get in on the ground floor and help us build the company.

The position will be located at our facility in Albuquerque, NM, but will require frequent travel to San Martin, California.

Must be willing to travel 30% of the time (primarily training in San Martin, CA).

The estimated salary range for this position is $135,000 to $190,000. At Reliable Robotics, we strive to provide competitive and rewarding compensation based on experience and expertise, as well as market conditions, location, and pay equity.

In addition to base compensation, Reliable Robotics offers stock options, employee medical, 401k contribution, great co-workers, and a casual work environment.