Principal / Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer

About the role

The Principal / Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer will provide liaison support and develop detailed structural analyses in support of drawing release or aircraft repairs. They will also provide technical guidance to liaison engineers in the design and substantiation of aircraft structural modification integration and/or repairs.

Responsibilities

• Provide liaison support and develop detailed structural analyses in support of drawing release or aircraft repairs including but not limited to free body diagrams, internal or external loading and calculation of internal stresses.
• These analyses will be in support of Material Review Board (MRB), Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) and fleet management activities.
• Knowledge of Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), Large Transport Aircraft Structural Design Criteria, nonstandard repairs, and equivalent strength analysis.
• Provide technical guidance to liaison engineers in the design and substantiation of aircraft structural modification integration and/or repairs.
• Work under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to frequently changing requirements.
• Work at offsite locations that may require travel.

Requirements

• Experience with classical static strength hand analysis.
• Experience with substantiation of aircraft structural repairs.
• Experience in aircraft structural and mechanical systems and repairs.
• Experience with military and civil airworthiness regulations (MIL-HBK-516 and FAA 14 CFR Part 25).
• Experience on the E-6 or other 707 derivative aircraft.
• Experience with MRO Engineering Operations.
• Experience with Material Review Board operations.
• Experience with aircraft weight and balance.
• FAA Designated Engineering Representative or NAVDER designation.
• Demonstrated ability in production issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Level 3: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or other STEM related degree with 5 years related experience OR Master’s in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or other STEM related degree with 3 years related experience OR PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or other STEM related degree with 1 year of related experience
• Level 4: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or other STEM related degree with 8 years related experience OR Master’s in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or other STEM related degree with 6 years related experience OR PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or other STEM related degree with 4 years related experience

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as interpersonal skills in order to coordinate with a variety of disciplines.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Pay

Annual salary range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00 for Level 3 and $111,700.00 - $167,500.00 for Level 4.

Schedule

Full-time, regular hours.