Senior Mechanical Engineer, Aircraft Systems & Airworthiness

Canvas; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas in Fort Walton Beach is seeking an experienced engineer for design, development, and integration of aircraft hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. The role requires airworthiness, loads, stress, and weight and balance analysis to support systems integration.

Minimum 10 years in the field, with DoD/ISR/SOF experience, and an advanced degree in mechanical engineering are preferred. The position involves hardware design, feasibility studies for design improvements, and development of

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years in design, development and integration of aircraft hydraulic/pneumatic/mechanical systems.
• Experience overseeing design and development of engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance for C-130 Special Mission aircraft in heavy depot maintenance and modification.
• Perform hardware design, development, integration/implementation, and analysis.
• Plan feasibility studies for design improvements and implementation of advanced technologies.
• Develop Tailored Airworthiness Certification Criteria (TACC) or Modified Airworthiness Certification Criteria (MACC).
• Develop structural and corrosion repairs.

Skills

Engineering experience

Airworthiness analysis

Systems integration

Education

Master/PhD in Mech Eng

Bachelor’s in Mech Eng

Job description

Canvas in Fort Walton Beach is seeking an experienced engineer for design, development, and integration of aircraft hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. The role requires airworthiness, loads, stress, and weight and balance analysis to support systems integration.

Minimum 10 years in the field, with DoD/ISR/SOF experience, and an advanced degree in mechanical engineering are preferred. The position involves hardware design, feasibility studies for design improvements, and development of