About this position
Job Description
Job Description
Overview
Mechanical Engineer
LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: Secret
TRAVEL: 15%
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer located at Eglin AFB, FL
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s or Doctorate degree in Mech Engineering (ABET required) and ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD or other USG ISR/SOF Organizations.
- OR Bachelor’s degree in Mech Engineering (ABET required) and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD or other USG ISR/SOF Organizations.
- Must have on aircraft/on wing experience; depot maintenance on military aircraft; specifically:
- Working in an MRO environment
- Evaluating non-conformances
- Designing structural repairs
- Troubleshooting mechanical systems (Landing gear , flight controls etc)
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for providing guidance and expertise in mechanical engineering to design complex mechanical equipment and systems, and to investigate, evaluate and develop new applications for existing equipment and systems.
- Determines theoretical principles involved and applying advanced analytical and investigative methods and techniques.
- Analyzes assigned tasks to provide estimates of manpower and material required to complete.
- Prepares schedules for accomplishing tasks within estimates. Supervises and coordinates technicians in fabrication and installation of complex mechanical and related electronic equipment and systems.
- May direct field operation and maintenance activities of mechanical equipment/systems installations.
- Evaluates operational systems and designs modification to eliminate causes of malfunctions or changes in system requirements.
- Develops new applications requiring appreciable originality and ingenuity, and complex test procedures for equipment and systems which are significantly different from existing designs.
- Plans, organizes and conducts the development of each assignment; coordinates manpower assigned to each activity and coordinates the activities of group involved in various stages of overall program to ensure effective integration.
- Provides technical guidance to personnel involved with producing design fabrication drawings.
- Reviews and corrects drawings to ensure proper engineering techniques and required specification have been utilized.
- Develops, releases and maintains documentation in accordance with company and contractual requirements.
- Reviews, writes and edits reports such as evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals, etc. to provide recommendations, conclusions, and other data.
Location and commute
307 W Van Matre Ave, Eglin Afb, FL 32542.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3052137618.