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Sierra Nevada Corporation · 5 days ago

Mechanical Engineer III (Straight Flight)

Centennial, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a global leader in aerospace and national security, seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to apply expertise in aircraft structural and mechanical engineering. The role involves developing, analyzing, and supporting aircraft repair procedures to ensure compliance with manufacturer data and regulatory requirements.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, analyze, and support aircraft repair procedures in accordance with aircraft manufacturer instructions, approved data, and applicable regulatory requirements

Support both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities by creating repair dispositions, engineering instructions, and technical substantiation for aircraft and component repairs

Work closely with maintenance, inspection, quality, and program teams to ensure repairs are technically sound, compliant with manufacturer data, and executable in a Part 145 repair station environment

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringAircraft StructuresRepair Procedures DevelopmentComputer Aided EngineeringFAA Regulations KnowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteMulti-disciplinary TeamworkEngineering DocumentationGeneral Aviation BackgroundMaintenance Tracking Software

Required

Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience

Higher education may substitute for relevant experience

Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices

Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools

Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams

Demonstrated experience developing repair procedures for in-service aircraft in accordance with aircraft manufacturer instructions

Strong understanding of aircraft structures, mechanical systems, and materials (metallic and composite)

Ability to interpret and apply Manufacturer Maintenance Manuals, Structural Repair Manuals (SRM), Service Bulletins, Service Letters, Airworthiness Directives, drawings, schematics, and blueprints

Working knowledge of FAA regulations, including 14 CFR Parts 21, 23/25 (as applicable), 43, and 145

Ability to generate clear, concise engineering documentation suitable for execution by maintenance personnel

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)