Sr. Engineering - Hydromechanical

Axius Group; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Axius Group in Wichita, KS is seeking a Senior Engineering - Hydromechanical to lead definition, design, and certification of aircraft hydro-mechanical systems including flight control, hydraulic, and landing gear components. You will partner with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 7–10 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with CATIA, MATLAB, and Simulink.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required.
• 7–10 years of relevant engineering experience required.
• Experience with hydro-mechanical system design, integration, testing, and certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of flight control, hydraulic, and landing gear systems through design, testing, and certification activities.
• Coordinate development between system suppliers and work packages to meet program objectives.
• Ensure design, validation, certification, and delivery of hydro-mechanical systems.
• Author, review, and approve development deliverables, qualification reports, and certification documentation.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve technical issues in a cross-functional environment.
• Review system design data, supplier analyses, and certification evidence for quality and compliance.
• Validate requirements and performance through design reviews, rig testing, and aircraft testing.
• Define and execute qualification and certification tests with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with stress, loads, reliability and maintainability, safety, and operations support teams.
• Comply with company policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hydro-mechanical systems

System integration

Certification/testing

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Wichita, KS 67209

SUMMARY

The Senior Engineering - Hydromechanical position is responsible for supporting the definition, specification, design, analysis, modification, testing, validation, certification, and integration of aircraft hydro-mechanical systems, including flight control, hydraulic, and landing gear systems. This role coordinates development activities with suppliers and internal engineering teams to ensure successful system design, certification, delivery, and technical resolution throughout each phase of product development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support the integration of flight control, hydraulic, and/or landing gear systems through definition, specification, design, analysis, modification, testing, and certification activities
• Coordinate product development activities between system suppliers and affected work packages to support program objectives
• Ensure successful design, validation, certification, and delivery of assigned hydro-mechanical systems
• Author, review, and approve development phase deliverables, qualification documentation, certification reports, and technical presentations as required
• Identify, investigate, and resolve technical issues in a cross-functional engineering environment
• Review system design data, technical documentation, supplier analyses, and requirements compliance evidence for quality and completeness
• Validate and verify system requirements and performance through design reviews, analyses, rig testing, aircraft testing, and qualification activities
• Define, prepare, and execute qualification and certification tests in coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Liaise with stress, loads, reliability and maintainability and safety, simulation, customer support, and operations support teams
• Comply with company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned

QualificationsKNOWLEDGE

• Strong knowledge of hydro-mechanical system design, integration, development, testing, and certification
• Knowledge of aircraft flight control, hydraulic, and landing gear systems and related system interfaces
• Working knowledge of airworthiness regulations, certification processes, qualification testing, and requirements verificationAbility to review supplier analyses, technical documentation, design data and certification evidence for quality and compliance
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required; experience with CATIA, Matlab, and Simulink is preferred

COMPETENCIES

• Strong technical judgment and cross-functional problem-solving ability
• Clear oral communication and technical writing skills
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers, customers, engineering teams, and internal stakeholders
• Self-motivated, organized, autonomous, and able to work under limited supervision
• Strong sense of responsibility, initiative, accountability, and attention to detail
• Ability to identify issues and obstacles, follow up on action items, and communicate progress effectively

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field required
• Minimum of seven to ten years of relevant engineering experience required
• Experience with the design, integration, development, and certification of hydro-mechanical systems required
• Experience validating and verifying system requirements and performance through design reviews, analyses, rig testing, and aircraft testing required
• Experience preparing technical reports, presentations, qualification documentation, or certification reports preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer
• Repetitive use of the hands, wrists, and arms due to computer usage
• Work is primarily performed in an office or engineering environment with occasional exposure to test, laboratory, aircraft, or shop environments
• Short-term travel may be required to support testing, technical reviews, or project assignments
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• If a security clearance is required:
  • Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearance requirements
  • Successful candidates must be able to obtain required Program Access approval, if applicable