JOB TITLE: Mechanical Sub-Systems Engineer

LOCATION: Jacksoville, FL

PAY RATE: $40.00 - $75.00 per hour. 

***MUST BE US PERSONS***

We are a national staffing firm working with some of the top-tier aerospace companies in the world! And we are looking for first-class employees to work with our clients. 

 Qualifying Questions: 

• Are you a US persons as noted in the Job description? 

• Do you meet the educational requirements for this job? 

• Do you meet the experience requirements for this job? 

• Are you able to commute to the job location or are you able to relocate for the role? 

Details: 

• Contract 5+ mos. - potential for extended term 

• Contract-to-hire opportunity

• Medical, dental, and vision plan with Cigna 

• Robust 401K 

• Potential for bonuses 

• Sick pay, and holiday pay for those who qualify 

Summary: 

The Structures Company is seeking a Mechanical Sub-Systems Engineer in Orange Park, FL (Jacksonville).

Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed solutions for technical, operational, and maintenance problems

• Assist maintenance in troubleshooting:

• Rigging of aircraft control systems

• Aircraft hydraulic repairs and malfunctions

• Aircraft fire detection and suppression system repairs and malfunctions

• Aircraft fuel system repairs and malfunctions

• Aircraft pressurization system repairs and malfunctions

• Present to management or team

• Ensure repairs are compliant with approved naval aviation maintenance policies

• Perform engineering investigations of failed aircraft components and systems

• Provide disposition for obsolete aircraft system components

• Determine criticality of aircraft system components by performing failure mode effects and criticality analysis

• Review technical publication deficiency reports and update publications where necessary

• Ensure aircraft operates properly and safely

• Draw and read blueprints, give material estimates and time required for repairs

• Determine aircraft airworthiness

• Apply engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, develop, implement, test, and evaluate projects within the mechanical engineering discipline

• Review and prepare engineering and technical analyses, reports, and other technical documentation

• Up to 10% travel may be required

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Aerodynamics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university

• At least 3 years of mechanical systems engineering work experience within the aviation, aerospace, or defense industry

• Familiarity with the troubleshooting and integration of test equipment, electrical/power, air conditioning, cabin pressure, hydraulics, and mechanical systems in aircraft

• Experience in reading, creating, and editing drawings in AutoCAD (or similar CAD program) and work instructions in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat products

• Experience in prototyping and validating installations

• Ability to use Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Desired Skills:

• 5-10 years of mechanical systems engineering work experience within the aviation, aerospace, or defense industry

• Boeing 707 platform experience

• Self-motivator capable of working through problems on own

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and qualify for Secret Clearance

For immediate considerration, please send resumes to gus.sanchez@thestructurescompany.com 

*ITAR Definition

Under § 120.14 of the ITAR a U.S. person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States. A lawful permanent resident is further defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20). A U.S. Person is also a protected individual which is defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). 

The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. 

We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. 

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE) 

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, aircraft