Senior Mechanical Engineer - Avionics & Aircraft Integration

Fairwinds Technologies; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairwinds Technologies is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical integration for an AWACS RSU upgrade. The role focuses on avionics, communications, and mission-system installations, with emphasis on structural analysis and airworthiness certification.

The ideal candidate has extensive aerospace/defense experience, CAD proficiency, and a track record in aircraft modifications and testing. This is a supervisory, full-time on-site position in Oklahoma City.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required.
• ABET-accredited degree preferred.
• 9+ years in aerospace/defense engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and aircraft integration for avionics upgrades.
• Perform structural analyses and certify airworthiness for modifications.
• Develop drawings, CAD models, and installation packages.
• Coordinate with government, Boeing, and subcontractors for program execution.
• Provide on-site engineering support during aircraft modifications.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Systems integration

CAD modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

ABET-accredited degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Fairwinds Technologies is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical integration for an AWACS RSU upgrade. The role focuses on avionics, communications, and mission-system installations, with emphasis on structural analysis and airworthiness certification.

The ideal candidate has extensive aerospace/defense experience, CAD proficiency, and a track record in aircraft modifications and testing. This is a supervisory, full-time on-site position in Oklahoma City.