Associate Engineer- Absolute Aviation

Join the Absolute Aviation Team For over 20 years, Absolute Aviation has been known for customer-focused service and reliable aircraft support around the world. As an FAA-certified Repair Station, we take pride in delivering precision and quality across every repair we perform.

Our team specializes in Communication, Electrical, Electro-Mechanical Accessory, and Lighting systems - critical components that keep aircraft flying safely and efficiently. With innovative DER and minor repairs, we help our customers extend component life, reduce costs, and keep operations moving.

At Absolute, we’re all about partnership, growth, and craftsmanship that matters. If you’re passionate about aviation, problem-solving, and working with a team that takes pride in doing things right, you’ll feel right at home here.

We offer a competitive benefits package to full-time employees which includes:

• Paid Time Off –Vacation, Sick, Holiday’s, and Floating Holidays.
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Company Sponsored Basic Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD
• Voluntary Coverages (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life Insurance)
• Traditional 401(k) and Roth Savings Plans
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for advancement

Overview of the Position:

Under the close supervision and guidance of the Engineering Manager or an assigned senior engineer, assist with creating component repair documentation suitable for FAA and/or airline approval. Help prepare manufacturing data needed to fabricate components, printed circuit boards and other items to support the repair of aircraft components. Support the repair station technicians by assisting with technical tasks, test and assembly fixture creation and detailed procedures while building core engineering skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with reverse engineering, troubleshooting, and repair of various aircraft components, both electrical and mechanical, using manual and automatic measuring equipment, under the guidance of more experienced engineers.
• Assist in establishing measurement tolerances using accepted industry practices and/or review of next higher assemblies.
• Create and revise basic designs using SolidWorks 3D CAD Software platform and/or Altium PCB software, subject to review by a senior engineer.
• Assist in designing electrical or mechanical test fixtures and help create written procedures.
• Assist in preparing PMA (Parts Manufacturing Approval) and repair process supporting documentation packages for submittal to the FAA and/or customers.
• Research and collect data to support design teams in evaluating, selecting, adapting, and modifying techniques, procedures and criteria to solve problems.
• Support supplier selection activities for fabricated or PMA parts.
• Assist in releasing and maintaining engineering documentation in a Product Lifecycle Management System.
• Support the goals of the repair station and the company's core values.
• Support an engineering team environment by sharing knowledge, participating in collaboration, communicating clearly and showing respect to other team members.
• Support scheduled project deadlines and keep tasks organized.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic familiarity with document change control processes, including Engineering Change Orders, Change Control Board practices and general revision control.
• Must be comfortable working alone or in a team environment.
• Must understand the importance of quality of work and maintain a high level of excellence and integrity when completing projects.
• Developing technical writing skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer programming languages such as C, Python, C# and VB.Net is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) practices; familiarity with ISO certifications is a plus.
• Developing understanding of regulatory requirements for airworthiness in accordance with FAA and various foreign authorities.
• Exposure to quality control or new product development within the aviation industry preferred (internship, coursework, or related entry-level experience).
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, soldering and safety equipment.

Education / Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree (Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering preferred); or equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the hiring manager. Prior professional engineering experience is not required.

This position is designated as safety-sensitive under Washington State law and is subject to applicable DOT/FAA drug and alcohol testing requirements. Pre-employment drug testing is required. Employees are also subject to random, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Other Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• Is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Works in moderate noise levels.
• Minimal travel required.