Senior Mechanical Engineer, Aircraft Systems & Airworthiness

Canvas; Hurlburt Field (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas in Florida seeks an experienced aerospace engineer to support C-130 Special Mission Aircraft. The role focuses on the design, development, and integration of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, with emphasis on airworthiness and loads analysis for systems integration.

The position involves leading engineering projects, performing feasibility studies, and developing airworthiness criteria and structural repair plans.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in design, development and integration of aircraft hydraulic/pneumatic/mechanical systems, with oversight of engineering projects.
• Experience in airworthiness, loads, stress, and weight and balance analysis in support of systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance for solving complex engineering problems on C-130 Special Mission Aircraft undergoing heavy depot maintenance and modifications.
• Perform in all phases of hardware design, development, integration/implementation, and analysis.
• Plan and conduct feasibility studies for design improvements and implementation of advanced technologies.
• Develop standards and Tailored Airworthiness Certification Criteria (TACC) or Modified Airworthiness Certification Criteria (MACC).
• Develop structural and corrosion repairs.

Skills

Aircraft systems design

Engineering project oversight

Airworthiness analysis

Education

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET highly desired)

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET highly desired)

Job description

Canvas in Florida seeks an experienced aerospace engineer to support C-130 Special Mission Aircraft. The role focuses on the design, development, and integration of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, with emphasis on airworthiness and loads analysis for systems integration.

The position involves leading engineering projects, performing feasibility studies, and developing airworthiness criteria and structural repair plans.