Sr. Engineering - Hydromechanical

Paycom - ATS; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Senior Engineer to support hydro-mechanical systems for flight control, hydraulics, and landing gear. The role requires coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure design, testing, certification, and delivery align with program objectives.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in mechanical/aerospace engineering, strong CAD/analysis skills (CATIA, MATLAB, Simulink), and a proven track record in system certification. Location is Wichita, KS with office emphasis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• 7–10 years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience with design, integration, development, and certification of hydro-mechanical systems
• Experience validating and verifying system requirements through design reviews and testing
• Ability to review supplier analyses and certification evidence for quality and compliance

Responsibilities

• Support integration of hydro-mechanical systems through design, testing, and certification activities
• Coordinate development activities between system suppliers and internal work packages
• Prepare qualification and certification tests in coordination with suppliers and stakeholders
• Review system design data, documentation, and certification evidence for quality
• Liaise with stress, reliability, and safety teams and provide technical resolutions

Skills

Hydro-mechanical systems

Flight control systems

Hydraulic systems

Landing gear systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CATIA

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

SUMMARYThe 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 FUNCTIONSSupport the integration of flight control, hydraulic, and/or landing gear systems through definition, specification, design, analysis, modification, testing, and certification activitiesCoordinate product development activities between system suppliers and affected work packages to support program objectivesEnsure successful design, validation, certification, and delivery of assigned hydro-mechanical systemsAuthor, review, and approve development phase deliverables, qualification documentation, certification reports, and technical presentations as requiredIdentify, investigate, and resolve technical issues in a cross-functional engineering environmentReview system design data, technical documentation, supplier analyses, and requirements compliance evidence for quality and completenessValidate and verify system requirements and performance through design reviews, analyses, rig testing, aircraft testing, and qualification activitiesDefine, prepare, and execute qualification and certification tests in coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholdersLiaise with stress, loads, reliability, maintainability and safety, simulation, customer support, and operations support teamsComply with company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assignedKNOWLEDGEStrong knowledge of hydro-mechanical system design, integration, development, testing, and certificationKnowledge of aircraft flight control, hydraulic, and landing gear systems and related system interfacesWorking 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 complianceKnowledge of Microsoft Office is required; experience with CATIA, Matlab, and Simulink is preferredCOMPETENCIESStrong technical judgment and cross-functional problem-solving abilityClear oral communication and technical writing skillsAbility to work effectively with suppliers, customers, engineering teams, and internal stakeholdersSelf-motivated, organized, autonomous, and able to work under limited supervisionStrong sense of responsibility, initiative, accountability, and attention to detailAbility to identify issues and obstacles, follow up on action items, and communicate progress effectivelyEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field requiredMinimum of seven to ten years of relevant engineering experience requiredExperience with the design, integration, development, and certification of hydro-mechanical systems requiredExperience validating and verifying system requirements and performance through design reviews, analyses, rig testing, and aircraft testing requiredExperience preparing technical reports, presentations, qualification documentation, or certification reports preferredWORKING CONDITIONSProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computerRepetitive use of the hands, wrists, and arms due to computer usageWork is primarily performed in an office or engineering environment with occasional exposure to test, laboratory, aircraft, or shop environmentsShort-term travel may be required to support testing, technical reviews, or project assignmentsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the positionWORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCEMust be legally authorized to work in the United StatesIf a security clearance is required:Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearance requirementsSuccessful candidates must be able to obtain required Program Access approval, if applicable