Senior Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Aircraft Mods (Secret)

HRB; Cherry Point (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Disability insurance

401K retirement

Tuition assistance

Direct deposit

Leave package

11 paid federal holidays

Job summary

HRB is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support F-5 adversary aircraft programs under PMA-226. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with 10+ years modifying military or commercial aircraft and knowledge of airworthiness standards.

You will collaborate across Structures, Mechanisms, and Flight Controls to resolve technical issues. Ideal candidates have DoD MIL-STDs experience, strong communication, and a track record of working with maintenance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience developing modifications to military or commercial aircraft.
• Experience with FAA or NAVAIR airworthiness requirements.
• Knowledge of DoD MIL-STDs and commercial standards in mechanical design.
• Experience with maintenance/sustainment technical publications.
• Strong communications skills and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Provides mechanical engineering support to F-5 Systems Lead Engineer within PMA-226.
• Develops mechanical repairs and modifications of the F-5N+/F+ aircraft per airworthiness requirements.
• Supports SMEs in developing technical responses across Structures, Mechanisms, and Flight Controls.
• Coordinates and triages mechanical discrepancy requests among PMA, FST, NAWCAD, and contractors.
• Performs in-service tasks related to Adversary aircraft sustainment programs.
• Maintains familiarity with drawings, repair dispositions, and SOWs.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Aerospace engineering

Airworthiness

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MIL-STDs

NAVAIR

Job description

HRB is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support F-5 adversary aircraft programs under PMA-226. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with 10+ years modifying military or commercial aircraft and knowledge of airworthiness standards.

You will collaborate across Structures, Mechanisms, and Flight Controls to resolve technical issues. Ideal candidates have DoD MIL-STDs experience, strong communication, and a track record of working with maintenance