Senior Mechanical Engineer Aircraft Modifications (Secret)

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

Job summary

HRB is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to provide engineering support for the Adversary and Specialized Aircraft Program Office (PMA-226). The role focuses on developing repairs and modifications to F-5N+/F+ aircraft while ensuring compliance with FAA/NAVAIR airworthiness requirements and MIL-STDs.

Collaboration across PMA, FST, NAWCAD, and contractors is essential. The candidate will contribute to in-service tasks, review technical documents, and ensure products meet structural

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degrees in Mechanical or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering.
• 10+ years’ 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.
• Knowledge of military or commercial maintenance publications.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support to PMA-226 lead engineer.
• Develop mechanical repairs and modifications for the F-5N+/F+ aircraft.
• Coordinate technical discrepancy requests across PMA, FST, NAWCAD, and vendors.
• Support in-service tasks for adversary aircraft and sustainment programs.
• Maintain familiarity with drawings, repair dispositions, analyses, and SOWs.

Skills

Aircraft engineering

Airworthiness standards

MIL-STDs knowledge

Technical communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering

Job description

HRB is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to provide engineering support for the Adversary and Specialized Aircraft Program Office (PMA-226). The role focuses on developing repairs and modifications to F-5N+/F+ aircraft while ensuring compliance with FAA/NAVAIR airworthiness requirements and MIL-STDs.

Collaboration across PMA, FST, NAWCAD, and contractors is essential. The candidate will contribute to in-service tasks, review technical documents, and ensure products meet structural