Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Job Description
One of our customers is seeking a highly experienced Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer to support the Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) team within the Airborne Systems organization. This individual will serve as a technical leader responsible for aircraft mechanical systems engineering activities supporting FAA certification efforts, military aircraft modification programs, and special mission aircraft integrations.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in aircraft mechanical engineering, FAA regulatory compliance, airworthiness certification, and cross-functional leadership. This role will partner closely with systems engineering, structures, avionics, certification, flight test, and program management teams across multiple programs, including special mission and aircraft modification efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead mechanical systems engineering activities for aircraft modification, integration, and certification programs.
- Serve as a technical focal point and subject matter expert for aircraft mechanical systems throughout the system lifecycle.
- Support FAA certification efforts through direct interaction with FAA representatives and ODA-authorized personnel.
- Develop, review, and approve engineering data packages, certification documentation, compliance reports, and technical analyses.
- Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams including systems engineering, structures, avionics, electrical engineering, manufacturing, and flight test.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
- Support airworthiness activities, design reviews, risk assessments, and engineering change implementations.
- Evaluate mechanical system designs to ensure compliance with FAA regulations, airworthiness requirements, and customer specifications.
- Participate in aircraft integration, test, troubleshooting, and verification activities.
- Support military and special mission aircraft programs by ensuring compliance with both commercial and military standards.
- Contribute to program execution across multiple concurrent aircraft development and modification efforts.
Skills and Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
- 9+ years of mechanical engineering experience supporting aircraft systems.
- Strong background in aircraft mechanical system design, analysis, integration, and certification.
- Experience working directly with FAA regulations, certification processes, and compliance documentation.
- Previous experience serving as a Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or closely supporting DER activities.
- Experience leading technical efforts and driving engineering decisions across multiple stakeholders.
- Knowledge of aircraft airworthiness requirements and certification methodologies.
- Experience supporting military aircraft programs or special mission aircraft modifications.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
- FAA certification project experience.
- Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-516C Airworthiness Certification Criteria.
- Experience within an ODA environment.
- Background supporting aircraft modification, missionization, or ISR platforms.
- Experience supporting Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs), Type Certification, or Military Flight Releases. Prior leadership or technical lead experience on complex aerospace programs.
- Familiarity with aircraft systems such as: Environmental Control Systems (ECS), Hydraulic Systems, Fuel Systems Flight Control Systems, Landing Gear Systems, and Mechanical Actuation Systems.
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